Drive-thru food distribution at Cape First Church

Jacob Wiegand

Tuesday, April 14, 2020

A drive-thru food distribution took place Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at Cape First Church in Cape Girardeau. The event was part of a “series of COVID-19 Response Mobile food distributions to respond to the increased need for food assistance following temporary layoffs and school closures due to the outbreak of COVID-19,” according to a release from the Southeast Missouri Food Bank. David Urzi, communications director at Cape First Church, said there is also food distribution for those who qualify at The House of Hope in Cape Girardeau on the third Monday of each month. The House of Hope can be reached at 573-335-4858.

Michelle Dixon of Jackson and Daniel Glasco of Cape Girardeau prepare to load food during a drive-thru food distribution Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at Cape First Church in Cape Girardeau. The event was part of a "series of COVID-19 Response Mobile food distributions to respond to the increased need for food assistance following temporary layoffs and school closures due to the outbreak of COVID-19," according to a release from the Southeast Missouri Food Bank. David Urzi, communications director at Cape First Church, said there is also food distribution for those who qualify at The House of Hope in Cape Girardeau on the third Monday of each month. The House of Hope can be reached at 573-335-4858. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)
Jeremiah Williams, 16, of Cape Girardeau directs traffic during a drive-thru food distribution Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at Cape First Church in Cape Girardeau. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)
Daniel Glasco of Cape Girardeau (in front) and Jordan McClure, 17, of Cape Girardeau prepare to load food during a drive-thru food distribution Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at Cape First Church in Cape Girardeau. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)
From right: Jeremiah Williams, 16, of Cape Girardeau; Tara Lowe of Cape Girardeau; Daniel Glasco of Cape Girardeau; Jordan McClure, 17, of Cape Girardeau; and Michelle Dixon of Jackson, work a drive-thru food distribution Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at Cape First Church in Cape Girardeau. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)

Daniel Glasco of Cape Girardeau loads food into a vehicle during a drive-thru food distribution Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at Cape First Church in Cape Girardeau. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)
Jeremiah Williams, 16, of Cape Girardeau gives a thumbs up while directing traffic during a drive-thru food distribution Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at Cape First Church in Cape Girardeau. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)
David Urzi, communications director at Cape First Church, poses for a photo during a drive-thru food distribution Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at Cape First Church in Cape Girardeau. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)