EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — The Eastlake community came together this morning for a Thanksgiving Food Drive and Mini Health Fair, hosted by the new Upper Valley Urgent Care Clinic and Upper Valley Wellness Clinic.
The event, which ran from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. today, Saturday, November 15, was a heartwarming success, distributing 100 complete Thanksgiving dinner packages to local families.
Each package, valued at $50, contained everything needed for a festive meal, including a turkey or ham, green bean casserole, corn, dinner rolls, cranberry sauce, gravy, and a pumpkin pie.
In addition to the food distribution, attendees enjoyed a mini health fair offering free glucose testing and blood pressure monitoring.
Several community partners were also on hand with booths providing additional refreshments and family-friendly activities, creating a festive atmosphere.
“We were so proud to give back to our community today and help local families celebrate Thanksgiving with health, happiness, and togetherness,” said Dr. Alorgbey of Upper Valley.
“This event was about more than food; it was about supporting wellness and connection in our growing Eastlake community.”
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