Over 500 military families receive free groceries from Fort Care - Clarksville Now

OAK GROVE, Ky. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Traffic around Walter Garrett Lane in Oak Grove was a bit hectic Tuesday as hundreds of soldiers, military families and veterans were recognized for their service with the Honor Package Grocery Giveaway.

With the theme From Our Hearts to Your Home, Fort Care partnered with Feeding America First to host the event. There was free food available for over 500 families in drive-thru fashion with each box containing an assortment of groceries, a gallon of milk and a case of cinnamon rolls.

The area from Valor Hall/Oak Grove Memorial Trail all the way to Fort Campbell Boulevard and down to well past Gate 7 Road was lined with vehicles as close to 40 volunteers loaded cars and trucks with food.

Organizers said it was a way to celebrate Veterans Day and to thank the military for their service. Oak Grove Mayor Theresa Jarvis was one of the volunteers helping to see the food was distributed.

“I think the honor program is excellent for our military families and what they do for us every day. I was one once, too, and it’s not an easy job, so I think honoring them with care packages is very helpful for them when it comes to buying food and necessities for their families at times like this,” Jarvis said.

Kennedy Anyiwe is a retired Army veteran from Fort Campbell and talked about the food distribution.

“Receiving this food stuff, I think the service is so awesome. I’m so impressed about the whole thing. My family and I are going to save it for the holidays,” said Anyiwe.

In addition to the Truckload Grocery Giveaway events, Fort Care also distributes 120 boxes of free groceries door to door each month both on and off of Fort Campbell.

For more on the Honor Package Grocery Giveaway visit facebook.com/fortcare.