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(Memphis, January 11, 2009) At the Memphis Union Mission on Poplar, it seems the bitterly cold weather only helped to warm many hearts.
Adele Eldridge unloaded several boxes containing 600 blueberry bagels and clothes to those less fortunate. Eldridge said, "Jesus told us to take care of those who don't have as much as we do and we have a lot. So, we wanted to share."
When temperatures began to drop below freezing last week the Memphis Union Mission saw a rise in those wanting to share. The city and county set up heated tents for the homeless, and individuals, churches, and companies gave more.
Steve Carpenter is the director of development at the Memphis Union Mission. Carpenter said, "It not only helps us get through the winter, it probably is enough to help us next winter, as well."
Inside the mission's kitchen, food services director Michael Kyle oversees the preparation of 300 meals three times a day.
Kyle says the pantry here is now packed. Kyle said, "It was just mind boggling the way Memphians have come out. Little old ladies called saying "k" I got a chicken for you, one in the pot and then we've had big donations from stores like Kroger."
John Trusty is getting assistance at the mission and he helps organize the donated clothing here. Trusty says the generosity he has seen has renewed his faith in the Mid-South and Memphis.
Trusty, "I had recently lost faith in this city and now it really turned it around and showed how the city really is. They are caring and giving in this city."
The additional help is needed because the Memphis Union Mission assists more than 100 men in their recovery program and almost 300 people who need emergency overnight shelter.
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(Memphis, January 11, 2009) At the Memphis Union Mission on Poplar, it seems the bitterly cold weather only helped to warm many hearts.
Adele Eldridge unloaded several boxes containing 600 blueberry bagels and clothes to those less fortunate. Eldridge said, "Jesus told us to take care of those who don't have as much as we do and we have a lot. So, we wanted to share."
When temperatures began to drop below freezing last week the Memphis Union Mission saw a rise in those wanting to share. The city and county set up heated tents for the homeless, and individuals, churches, and companies gave more.
Steve Carpenter is the director of development at the Memphis Union Mission. Carpenter said, "It not only helps us get through the winter, it probably is enough to help us next winter, as well."
Inside the mission's kitchen, food services director Michael Kyle oversees the preparation of 300 meals three times a day.
Kyle says the pantry here is now packed. Kyle said, "It was just mind boggling the way Memphians have come out. Little old ladies called saying "k" I got a chicken for you, one in the pot and then we've had big donations from stores like Kroger."
John Trusty is getting assistance at the mission and he helps organize the donated clothing here. Trusty says the generosity he has seen has renewed his faith in the Mid-South and Memphis.
Trusty, "I had recently lost faith in this city and now it really turned it around and showed how the city really is. They are caring and giving in this city."
The additional help is needed because the Memphis Union Mission assists more than 100 men in their recovery program and almost 300 people who need emergency overnight shelter.
