Food Truck Day

A healthcare company provided free hot meals for a community in Choctaw county today.

Monitor intro roll vo in monitor it was an afternoon of giving in eupora.

A healthcare company provided free hot meals for a community in choctaw county today.

Wcbi's bobby martinez was at this food give away and has more on the people behind this event... he joins us live in the studio with more..

Bobby what more can you tell us?

Aundrea, this food giveaway was put together by molina healthcare, who says they have been hosting what they call ''food truck days" across the state to help those struggling with hunger.

For patients, molina healthcare is a good neighbor.

"it's definitely been a challenging year..but you know every little bit helps.."

Delivering 175 free hot meals to people in a drive thru fashion.

"three peel porks?"

"you guys have a great day" the food truck featured wednesday was bean creek smokery from enid mississippi..

Which turned out to be a major hit for folks..

Sot - michelle jones, community engagement manager - molina healthcare.

"our turnout today has been tremendous started at 12 and we had a line starting at 11."

Michelle jones, community engagement manager for molina healthcare..

Says wednesday's give away had a deeper message than just free food for the people.

Sot - michelle jones, community engagement manager - molina healthcare.

"we need to continue to work together.

It's very important that you know, during these tough times, it's very important for us to be working together.

You know community- based and continuing to do so as we continue during these tough times."

Robert herd, special program director for mississippi regional housing authority in columbus..

Says teamwork during these tough times can make an impact to so many in need.

Robert herd - special program director for miss.

Regional housing authority - columbus district 4 "it's very important this partnership with healthcare is great it helps the people that normally might not have this type of opportunity to get a free food.

I know there's been giveaways but actually free hot food which is a great benefit for them."

Herd says for some - this might be the only meal they'll eat for the day..

Which makes this give away even more meaningful... robert herd - special program director for miss.

Regional housing authority - columbus district 4 "it makes me feel real good.

Sometimes you have to do something for the public and people less fortunate.

I'm very glad we could help in this endeavor."

And for those doing their best to get through these tough times..

Robert herd - special program director for miss.

Regional housing authority - columbus district 4 "keep holding on i know it seems desperate but times will get in addition to free hot meals..

Kids were given free molina bags containing activity books and crayons...