The City Gives Back

TL;DR: This second summer giveaway turned his back lot into a free pop-up shop filled with clothes, shoes, books, puzzles, and hot plates. A hundred plus Facebook shares drew the crowd, and a crew of helpers kept the line moving all morning.

Walk-in moment: I stepped through the gate and saw stacked jeans, cakes cooling on folding tables, bowls being filled for lunch, and helping hands everywhere.

What happened

• Tables of clothes and shoes for all ages
• Books and puzzles for the kids
• 300 hot meals served
• 300 ice cups passed out
• Everything gone by noon

Why it matters 💬: Free help is good. Seeing people linger, talk, and pitch in makes it even better. Moments like this prove community care is more than a slogan.

By the numbers

• 100+ Facebook shares before Monday
• Year two of the giveaway
• Countless items gone by noon, zero left behind

What’s next: Stoney is already sketching plans for year three and hunting for sponsors and volunteers.

Your move:

See the day: Browse the photo album ➡️ Drive folder