CHARLOTTE — A local group in Charlotte hosted a free food drive just in time for Thanksgiving.
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Zealous Empowering Nurturer hosted the food giveaway at the WellCare Welcome Room off Ashley Road and Freedom Drive.
Families got meal kits made up of non-perishable goods and fresh produce.
Organizers said they started earlier than expected because lines started forming.
They served about 100 people.
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