about 3,400 square feet .
“ The goal is to build a new facility triple the size we ’ re in right now ,” King said . “ We will get a new freezer truck , a pick-up truck and a new facility .”
The location of the facility is yet to be determined .
“ The new facility will strictly be a feeding center ,” King said . “ My long-term goal and dream since day one was to also have an education center where we have the opportunity to do some education for our community whether it be GED classes , English as a second language , financial classes , etc . A lot of clients we see are in a cycle of financial decisions that are poor . Being able to educate and empower would be wonderful .”
Volunteers of all ages are always welcome .
“ We always need volunteers ,” King said . “ Volunteers are cyclical and as life changes they move on from season to season .”
Homeschool families , Alvarado High School National Honor Society members and others are regular volunteers .
“ I ’ ve just never seen anything like this community ,” King said . “ This community really bands together . I ’ ll put Alvarado up against any other community in this country . Hands down .”
Another unique aspect of the program is Chappy , a veteran who goes out with each car when they come to pick up food and ask them if they have any prayer needs . If they do , he will pray with them right then and there .
“ Sharing Christ ’ s love with these families in their time of need creates a very unique opportunity for discipleship to families that may have never visited a church or had an earnest talk about Jesus before ,” King said .
If you are interested in volunteering , donating or becoming a financial supporter , call 817-783- 2701 or email hh4jesus @ gmail . com . Visit their website at alvaradohelpinghands . com .
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