GCSO packs over 700 plates in neighborhood barbecue for these in want

GRADY COUNTY, Ga. (WCTV) – Loads of fish, enjoyable and pleasant faces had been round Saturday afternoon because the Grady County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) provided free meals for anybody in want.

The occasion was held in partnership with the T and S Foundation and GCSO. The barbecue cookout was held for anybody in want of a free scorching plate. GCSO Lieutenant Tommy Gainous mentioned it’s an necessary initiative.

“Community barbecue simply to deliver the neighborhood collectively, everyone assist everyone. Just let ‘em know that we’re right here for ‘em if they ever need us,” Gainous said.

Over 700 plates were served with the help of many volunteers from GCSO and other organizations. The T and S Foundation provided food, drinks and entertainment. Timothy Henry, founder of the T and S Foundation, said these gestures go a long way and expressed gratitude.

“With some of our people that are less fortunate that they’re attempting to decide on between their medication and paying payments and consuming, taking a burden off our neighborhood to assist them get via the day,” Henry mentioned.

Gainous mentioned the occasion helps the sheriff’s workplace set up a great relationship between legislation enforcement and the neighborhood.

“Build that trust with them and get along with everybody, show them that we’re not just always the guy behind the badge, we’re human as well, we like giving and taking care of people also.”

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