- [Narrator] Many familiesacross the country

are still struggling because of COVID-19.

Operation Blessingpartner Grace Bible Church

knew they had to help.

- We want to follow what Jesus said,

to care of love for our neighbors,

and so when COVID-19 hit andwe could see the devastation

that it was bringing on our community,

we said "how can we help out?"

Many people have lost their jobs,

and those are often families

who are living paycheck-to-paycheck.

- Well, I was out of work. I was ill.

My blood pressure dropped really low.

I think I was working so much,

I was taking care ofeveryone else and not myself,

so then I had a two-month recovery.

So in the process of my recovery,

then here comes a pandemic.

- We've just been locked up in the house,

just being very careful.

My wife is a high risk.

She has a slow heart rateand other medical conditions.

- [Narrator] A localradio station saw the need

and reached out to Grace Bible Church

to create a massive food distribution.

Our friends at the church askedOperation Blessing for help

and then made the announcement.

- Hey everyone, LaSelectaRadio is partnering up

with Grace Bible Church,Operation Blessing,

Virginia Health Department,

and Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

to present to you masked giveaway.

Come and join us.

- Yesterday when I wastaking my daughter to work,

I turned to the gospel station

and I heard your advertisement

and it was just my spirit led me here.

Everything happens for a reason.

- [Narrator] Thanks to the support

of Operation Blessing partners,

we provided generous amountsof food and bottled water

to people struggling during the pandemic.

- Plus all of you friendly volunteers

helping us distribute it all.

- [Narrator] We even had asurprise for the children.

- They gave us Superbbookfor the grandkids here.

Will give the kids agood understanding of God

and to keep the kids groundedin a solid foundation.

- [Narrator] And therewas a station set up

where families could gettested for COVID-19 for free.

- When you haven't had the finances

to purchase a COVID-19 testing.

My wife is real nervous becauseof her being a high risk,

so we just wanted to get tested

to make sure we're still safe.

- [Narrator] Operation Blessing partners

are making it possible to provide food,

water, and spiritual encouragement

to many during these stressful times.

- But we just thank you

and appreciate everything that's provided.

- Without nourishment,you can't even live.

That's what food means to me.

So it's just the overall blessing.

I think that you areawesome, amazing, God sent.

Thank you!