Lawton resident organizes holiday food and toy drive for families in need
C.J. Walsh has helped five families so far and is asking for donations
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A Lawton resident who once needed holiday help is putting together a holiday food and toy drive to help families who are struggling this season.
Drive supports families this season
C.J. Walsh said giving back is a yearly effort.
“I feel like it was my turn in order to help out the community,” Walsh said. “I’ve done it a couple of years actually, since about when I was, I wanna say, 12 years old. Every year I do something around the holidays to help out and this year I’ve decided to try to do a food drive.”
Walsh has helped five families so far. One family received a holiday meal after the mother found out she will be out of work for 12 weeks.
“I actually helped out a family tonight with a meal and she was very grateful,” Walsh said.
Each family will receive turkey or ham, side dishes, dessert and hot chocolate.
How to donate or request help
People who want to donate, or families who need help, can contact Walsh at walshcj361@gmail.com.
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