KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Churches around Knoxville are spreading holiday cheer by handing out Thanksgiving food to those in need.
E Avenue House of Prayer Ministries and Redemption Church are conducting their annual Thanksgiving Outreach. Redemption Church is handing out boxes on November 23 at 10 a.m. on a first come first serve basis.
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E Avenue House of Prayer Ministries has exceeded their limit on boxes, but they have also partnered with CAC mobile meals for a food pantry. They will also be doing Christmas food boxes in December as well as the Angel Tree program providing gifts for children.
Jonathon Trotter the Deacon and Food Pantry Manager of E Ave House of Prayer Ministries said he has seen a rise in people in need of help.
“We also have a general food pantry as well. And the demand of food over the especially the past six months have quite increased. On the outreach, us giving the Thanksgiving boxes, we quickly filled up that list in a matter of a couple days.” said Trotter