LEXINGTON, Ky. — African American faith leaders are filling a gap while inspiring unity with a holiday food drive for families.

Erika Meadows is an administrative assistant at Lexington’s Consolidated Baptist Church, where a temporary pantry is coming together.

“Families who have been impacted by the lack of SNAP benefits that recently happened,” Meadows said. “When people say, ‘Hey, I need help,’ there’s always a surrounding of people here that will gather around you, get the specifics, and get you the help that you need.”

With turkeys, gift cards, and more, multiple African American churches are helping people avoid facing the holidays hungry.

The effort is part of the Black faith leaders of Lexington and Vicinity’s latest call to action; God’s Store is a community food giveaway.

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