LEXINGTON, Ky. — African American faith leaders are filling a gap while inspiring unity with a holiday food drive for families.
Erika Meadows is an administrative assistant at Lexington’s Consolidated Baptist Church, where a temporary pantry is coming together.
“Families who have been impacted by the lack of SNAP benefits that recently happened,” Meadows said. “When people say, ‘Hey, I need help,’ there’s always a surrounding of people here that will gather around you, get the specifics, and get you the help that you need.”…