CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — While many families across Corpus Christi are preparing holiday meals and spending time with loved ones, others in the community are facing a very different reality. This week, two local businesses stepped up to ensure no one goes hungry ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Bell’Aroma Café and the Corpus Christi Sharks Football Club partnered Tuesday morning to prep, package, and hand out hot holiday meals to neighbors near the downtown area. The effort was led by Bell’Aroma owner Monica Manigarulo, who said giving back to the community is a responsibility she takes seriously.

“When you’re blessed enough to have a community that shows up for you, it’s your responsibility,” Manigarulo said.

Manigarulo said the community has supported her café since day one, and she

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