Fort Worth-area Open Door Church handing out 65 tons of fresh food for Easter
Open Door Church in Burleson has been giving out food every Sunday for 25 years. This Easter Sunday won’t be any different.
The church will be handing out 65 tons of fresh food, volunteers decked out in gloves and masks, to combat the spread of coronavirus and putting food in the cars of anybody who needs it.
The global outbreak of coronavirus has led to economic troubles for many Americans, and Open Door Church spokeswoman Kyp Shillam said that just adds necessity to the church’s mission.
The church, 301 S. Dobson St., has enough food ready for 2,000 people, including fresh meat, vegetables, dairy and other produce. Some of the food will be canned, but Shillam said the focus is on fresh foods.
Last Sunday, the line for food was two miles long, Shillam said. They expect a bigger turnout this weekend.
Nobody who comes to Open Door Church for food has to do anything to prove they live in the area or have a need for the food. It’s there for everybody, Shillam said, and there’s no judgment for anybody who comes.
Volunteers with the church will also be praying and taking communion with those who visit.
This story was originally published April 9, 2020 at 5:28 PM.