Methodist Church in Dallas Hosts Event to Vaccinate, Feed Hundreds – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

It has been a difficult year for many families who are still feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on their health and households.

“Eating is a struggle,” said Letha Reese from Dallas. “I don’t work anymore. I am in retirement.”

This is why distribution events like those organized on Saturday by the United Methodist Church of St. Luke “Community” are so important. The Church distributed COVID-19 vaccines, tests, booster shots, and food to those in need.

“You thank God for that,” Reese said. “This is a lifesaver because those boxes of fruits and vegetables will stretch if you really know how to make them.”

Pastor Richie Butler said the church hopes to vaccinate more people before the cold weather pushes large groups into the home.

“We are working feverishly to reach those who are anti-Vax or who simply lack information,” said Butler.

He said the church hopes to make the meal event a monthly event to nourish both the body and spirit of the participants.

“We keep working every day just to try to educate and convince people and help people see the light that a vaccine is not their enemy but actually a way out of this pandemic,” Butler said.

Aside from vaccination campaigns, church members also go door-to-door in neighborhoods to encourage people to get vaccinated.

According to church representatives, further vaccination clinics are planned for the future.

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