Syracuse, N.Y. - Dozens of Syracuse families and individuals stopped by the Prince of Peace Missionary Baptist Church in downtown Syracuse Saturday morning for the church’s annual Community Care Day.

While in past years people could stop by for a free breakfast, this year they had the opportunity get a warm brunch and stock up on food in preparation for their Thanksgiving dinners.

The church’s Youth Director Sandy Sims led a group of 40 volunteers who served brunch and handed out groceries to over 175 homeless people, low-income families and college students in need. All of the food was bought using donations from people and businesses from around Central New York.

The decision to hand out groceries this year was motivated by rising food costs and the loss of SNAP benefits for many

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