United Way provides holiday help to local families

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  • United Way offers local families 'Hope for the Holidays.'
    United Way offers local families 'Hope for the Holidays.'
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United Way of Beaumont and North Jefferson County is reaching into the community to make a difference for hundreds of local families. The nonprofit is hosting a Hope for the Holidays Christmas giveback event on Saturday, Dec. 19, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Montagne Center in Beaumont.

This drive-thru style giveaway initiative is projected to help 500 local families who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, while emphasizing United Way’s three community impact areas: health, education and financial stability. Families in need will receive a food box, children’s books and a prescription savings card. The distribution will be first come, first served, while supplies last. United Way volunteers will be required to wear masks for the event, and social distancing guidelines will be followed to ensure the safety of those present.

Sponsorships provided through ExxonMobil and Zachry helped to make this initiative possible, according to United Way.