Big rig driver cruisin’ to help the homeless

Jennifer Bolding has been a cross country truck driver for 10 years.

It bothered her to see so many people living on the streets — especially in her town.

“I would have people come up to my truck when I was parked at truck stops asking if I had food,” said Bolding. “I have a fridge and a microwave in the back of my truck, so I’d make them a sandwich or easy mac and give them any extra deodorant or shampoos that I have.”

But Bolding wanted to do more.

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“I just fill up my car with clothes, toiletries, food, things like blankets, flashlights tents anything that someone living on the streets could use,” said the Portsmouth native, “and I drive around looking for homeless people I can help.”

Earlier this year, she started a Facebook page called ‘ Cruisin’ to Help the Homeless ‘ to bring awareness — and donations — to the issue.

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