The Destiny World Outreach Center in Killeen hosted its annual Feed the 5,000 event Saturday evening — and thousands of local residents responded to the act of generosity.
Every year since 2015, the church on North W.S. Young Drive has given away free food to everyone who attends this free, drive-thru-style event.
The event has grown tremendously, allowing the church to feed thousands of of people from Killeen and beyond.
The mission behind Feed the 5,000 started with an idea to give back to the community in a time of great need. The inspiration for the event was the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 with only five loaves of bread and two fish.
“Our first year we served 15,000 people, and from there it has just grown,” said Macayla Rowe, event organizer.
“Every year we just get more and more food, and that helps us to bless more and more people,” Rowe added.
Thousands of cars were lined up and ready to pick up some groceries almost an hour before the event began. According to the church’s head pastor, Chad Rowe, the church received 12 semi-trucks packed with food items to be given away that evening.
“It is just amazing to serve people from everywhere and from all kinds of backgrounds,” Rowe said.
In previous years, the church has had the opportunity to feed up to 50,000 families in one evening through their upwards of 500 volunteers helping with the food giveaway.
“My sister actually told me about this,” said Crystal Vallejo, a first time attendee.
Vallejo was preparing for a family Thanksgiving and knew this would be a great opportunity.
“They’re giving back and it’s a really good thing to do, I just think it’s great” Vallejo added.
Destiny World Outreach Center hosts the Feed the 5,000 event every year right before Thanksgiving.
The event is free to the public.
The Destiny World Outreach Center in Killeen hosted its annual Feed the 5,000 event Saturday evening — and thousands of local residents responded to the act of generosity.
Every year since 2015, the church on North W.S. Young Drive has given away free food to everyone who attends this free, drive-thru-style event.
The event has grown tremendously, allowing the church to feed thousands of of people from Killeen and beyond.
The mission behind Feed the 5,000 started with an idea to give back to the community in a time of great need. The inspiration for the event was the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 with only five loaves of bread and two fish.
“Our first year we served 15,000 people, and from there it has just grown,” said Macayla Rowe, event organizer.
“Every year we just get more and more food, and that helps us to bless more and more people,” Rowe added.
Thousands of cars were lined up and ready to pick up some groceries almost an hour before the event began. According to the church’s head pastor, Chad Rowe, the church received 12 semi-trucks packed with food items to be given away that evening.
“It is just amazing to serve people from everywhere and from all kinds of backgrounds,” Rowe said.
In previous years, the church has had the opportunity to feed up to 50,000 families in one evening through their upwards of 500 volunteers helping with the food giveaway.
“My sister actually told me about this,” said Crystal Vallejo, a first time attendee.
Vallejo was preparing for a family Thanksgiving and knew this would be a great opportunity.
“They’re giving back and it’s a really good thing to do, I just think it’s great” Vallejo added.
Destiny World Outreach Center hosts the Feed the 5,000 event every year right before Thanksgiving.
The event is free to the public.
The Destiny World Outreach Center in Killeen hosted its annual Feed the 5,000 event Saturday evening — and thousands of local residents responded to the act of generosity.
Every year since 2015, the church on North W.S. Young Drive has given away free food to everyone who attends this free, drive-thru-style event.
The event has grown tremendously, allowing the church to feed thousands of of people from Killeen and beyond.
The mission behind Feed the 5,000 started with an idea to give back to the community in a time of great need. The inspiration for the event was the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 with only five loaves of bread and two fish.
“Our first year we served 15,000 people, and from there it has just grown,” said Macayla Rowe, event organizer.
“Every year we just get more and more food, and that helps us to bless more and more people,” Rowe added.
Thousands of cars were lined up and ready to pick up some groceries almost an hour before the event began. According to the church’s head pastor, Chad Rowe, the church received 12 semi-trucks packed with food items to be given away that evening.
“It is just amazing to serve people from everywhere and from all kinds of backgrounds,” Rowe said.
In previous years, the church has had the opportunity to feed up to 50,000 families in one evening through their upwards of 500 volunteers helping with the food giveaway.
“My sister actually told me about this,” said Crystal Vallejo, a first time attendee.
Vallejo was preparing for a family Thanksgiving and knew this would be a great opportunity.
“They’re giving back and it’s a really good thing to do, I just think it’s great” Vallejo added.
Destiny World Outreach Center hosts the Feed the 5,000 event every year right before Thanksgiving.
The event is free to the public.
The Destiny World Outreach Center in Killeen hosted its annual Feed the 5,000 event Saturday evening — and thousands of local residents responded to the act of generosity.
Every year since 2015, the church on North W.S. Young Drive has given away free food to everyone who attends this free, drive-thru-style event.
The event has grown tremendously, allowing the church to feed thousands of of people from Killeen and beyond.
The mission behind Feed the 5,000 started with an idea to give back to the community in a time of great need. The inspiration for the event was the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 with only five loaves of bread and two fish.
“Our first year we served 15,000 people, and from there it has just grown,” said Macayla Rowe, event organizer.
“Every year we just get more and more food, and that helps us to bless more and more people,” Rowe added.
Thousands of cars were lined up and ready to pick up some groceries almost an hour before the event began. According to the church’s head pastor, Chad Rowe, the church received 12 semi-trucks packed with food items to be given away that evening.
“It is just amazing to serve people from everywhere and from all kinds of backgrounds,” Rowe said.
In previous years, the church has had the opportunity to feed up to 50,000 families in one evening through their upwards of 500 volunteers helping with the food giveaway.
“My sister actually told me about this,” said Crystal Vallejo, a first time attendee.
Vallejo was preparing for a family Thanksgiving and knew this would be a great opportunity.
“They’re giving back and it’s a really good thing to do, I just think it’s great” Vallejo added.
Destiny World Outreach Center hosts the Feed the 5,000 event every year right before Thanksgiving.
The event is free to the public.
