Grocery giveaway, vaccine clinic set for Saturday
A helping hand is being extended by the United Way of Big Spring and Howard County to local residents, as the community continues to deal with the struggles created from the current pandemic. The local United Way is hosting the Spring Break Grocery Giveaway on Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. at Memorial Stadium.
“I am happy United Way was able to provide some relief during this time, and I’m hoping this will be our last giveaway, but we will definitely do it again if we see there is a need,” Christian Fair, Executive Director of the United Way of Big Spring and Howard County.
The event is the third grocery giveaway the United Way has hosted for the community, through partnerships with H-E-B, Delek, Nustar, Blanchette Field Services and Home Hospice. The funding for the grocery giveaways are made possible from funds raised in a special Covid-19 aide fundraising effort. The dollars were earmarked to offer support as the community needed throughout the year. These funds are not mixed with the allocations for the agencies in order to not take from the support they are receiving to
continue to aide the community.
Those wishing to receive groceries are asked to enter from Kentucky Way and line up in order to help the flow of traffic to move smoothly. In order to receive groceries a proof of residency in Howard County must be provided. Attendees are asked to remain in the vehicle and make sure the trunk, backseat or cargo area is clear and ready to fill.
“We want to make sure the traffic and the process flows smoothly, in order for us to help as many residents as possible,” Fair said.
In addition, Scenic Mountain Medical Center will be on hand to provide Covid-19 vaccinations for those wishing to receive the vaccine. Once you have received your groceries, there will be an opportunity to exit the parking lot or move forward to receive the vaccine.
For those who have questions or would like to contribute to the United Way of Big Spring and Howard County, contact Christian Fair at the United Way office at 432-267-5201.