KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A local veteran has launched a food drive just in time for the holidays.
Air Force Veteran Jacob Woodward moved to Kansas City a few months ago and immediately noticed the need in our community.
His nonprofit, Uniform to Unity, is teaming up with Shelter KC and the Veterans Community Project (VCP) to collect non-perishable food and other items to distribute to those in need.
"Wanting to serve the people that serve me everyday in the military and just kind of help out where I see fit," Woodward told KSHB 41anchor Kevin Holmes .
Kevin talked to Woodward Tuesday night at KSHB 41's Let's Talk event in Kansas City, Missouri's Midtown neighborhood.
That's what I'm trying to do now," Woodward told Holmes. "I saw a real need for veterans and their families in need of food during this time of year. We Wish and Uniform to Unity wish the problem didn't exist. But it does, so we're here to help."
Between now and December 19th, you can drop off canned goods at any B & B Movie Theatre across the metro. The meals will be given to veterans and their loved ones at Shelter KC and the Veterans Community Project just in time for Christmas. For more info on what's needed and for information on Uniform to Unity, click here.
B & B Theatres Drop Off Sites:
JOHNSON COUNTY, Kan.
8601 W 135th St
Overland Park, KS 66223
16301 Midland Drive
Shawnee, KS 66217
KANSAS CITY, MO., in the Northland
4900 NE 80th Street
Kansas City, MO 64119
DOWNTOWN KANSAS CITY, Mo.
Mainstreet KC at The Power & Light District
1400 Main St.
Kansas City, MO 64105
LEE'S SUMMIT, MO.
1451 NE Douglas St.
Lee’s Summit, MO 64086
Lee's Summit New Longview
3241 SW Fascination Drive,
Lee’s Summit, MO 64081
LIBERTY, Mo.
Liberty Cinema
1903 Victory Drive
Liberty, MO 64068
