TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Hundreds of Tallahassee residents received food, clothing and other essential items during a community outreach event hosted by St. John Missionary Baptist Church Saturday.<\/p>\n
Volunteers distributed clothing, shoes, food and toiletries to families throughout the day as part of the church\u2019s Community Outreach Day. Organizers said the event was designed to help meet the everyday needs of residents while strengthening connections within the community.<\/p>\n
Pastor Ervin Montgomery said the church believes its mission extends beyond its sanctuary walls.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re out here just doing our part to make sure we come out the four walls of the church and be there for the community,\u201d Montgomery said.<\/p>\n
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The outreach included a variety of household necessities, ranging from personal hygiene products to food and clothing.<\/p>\n
First Lady Toshiba Montgomery said organizers worked to provide items that families use on a daily basis.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have shampoos, we have soaps, we have everything for the everyday need that anyone is seeking, all the necessities,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
According to Montgomery, organizers were prepared to assist more than 300 families through the outreach effort.<\/p>\n
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