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'It's a blessing': Loaves and Fishes opens pop-up pantry ahead of Thanksgiving

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Local food pantries have been busy making sure families have food on the table this Thanksgiving.

Loaves and Fishes has had such a demand, that it opened up a pop-up pantry Wednesday.

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The organization passed out about 250 turkeys and food baskets in the parking lot of Statesville Avenue Presbyterian Church.

"It's a blessing," said one recipient.

Watch the video above to hear about all the work the organization is putting in to help ensure families don't have to worry about food this holiday season.