PLANT CITY, Fla. (WFLA) — In the aftermath of the government shutdown, the need for food is growing. To help fill the gaps, the Hillsborough County Health Services held a free grocery pickup event Friday in Plant City.
The event began at 4 p.m., and during some points, the line was wrapped all the way around the corner.
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The very first people in line for free groceries showed up hours in advance, around 1 p.m.
“Needing food, actually, and maybe something that will help me for the holidays,” said Tom Shattuck…