feeding the homeless pkg 11

feeding the homeless pkg 11

Coronavirus pandemic...in some cases, it's been hard for the people trying to help those in need.

For one lexington non-profit... fewer donations, means it's more difficult to provide hot meals.

Today, some good news, as abc 36's monica harkins reports, some local businesses have been able to stand in the gap by providing meals.

Nat pop burgers on the grill a moment of comfort, hot off the grill, for some lexingtonians in- need during a time of discomfort.

"miguel: it's wonderful, appreciate the people that come out and feed us a hot meal" miguel calderon says during the outbreak life has gotten even more difficult..with the city closing public restrooms and shelters...having to accept fewer people so they can ensure social distancing.

"miguel: we can't take no showers, we can't use the bathrooms, so everything out for us is really shut out" white, greer and maggard orthodontics says it hears those concerns and partnered with drake's to try and at least offer a donation of food.

"dr. greg white:when you get into a situation like this, the basic needs of life, food water and shelter become the most important things to you."

The meal service is part of lighthouse ministries' dining with dignity program...it normally would serve hot meals inside twice a day..but now it's turned to handing out pre-prepared meals instead.

White says it's right near his office...and now more than ever, neighbors should help neighbors.

"white: this is one of those times that it actually drew us closer to folks we don't get to be around each and everyday.so while this is separating us in many ways, it's bringing us closer together."

As for the virus, calderon says he's more worried about food and where he's going to sleep than getting sick.

"it's really hard for people that are outside right now.""white: i've always found times like this make us bitter or they make us better."

He's doing this so lexington will choose the latter.

In lexington, monica harkins, abc 36 news.

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