Free 4th of July Meal For Those In Need
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Updated: 9:20 AM Jul 5, 2009
Free 4th of July Meal For Those In Need
Hundreds of people who can't afford to celebrate the 4th got to thanks to a soup kitchen and some volunteers.
Posted: 10:47 AM Jul 4, 2009
Reporter: WSAZ Staff
Email Address: news@wsaz.com
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Hundreds of people received a hot meal on the 4th of July for free.

Gloria Spencer and her friends once again provided a free holiday meal at Manna Meal, a soup kitchen in Charleston. The kitchen is located at St. John's Episcopal Church on Quarrier Street.

This soup kitchen serves breakfast and lunch to more than 200 people a day every day of the year.

For more information on Manna Meal, contact Jean Simpson at 345-7121.


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Posted by: to Lewis on Jul 5, 2009 at 12:44 PM

Why don't you quit being so hateful. I bet your one that would turn your back on your own family if they got down and out.
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Posted by: KOJACK on Jul 4, 2009 at 07:22 PM

Hunger hurts, I praise these people for feeding the needy.....free
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Posted by: Ashland Sunflower on Jul 4, 2009 at 05:27 PM

I think this is a very nice thing to do for people. Everyone deserves to enjoy a holiday. This is the first time of hearing about serving breakfast at one of the soup kitchens. Way to go...
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