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Help local seniors this summer: Christmas in July event [Video]

Drop off donations at any Piedmont Federal Savings branch in Forsyth County or at Senior Services. You can also give online.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — It’s Christmas in July and old Saint Nick is in need of a little help. I mean, this is his off time, right?

Check out the wish list. You’ll see everything from body wash to paper towels, and bottles of Boost or Ensure.By now you know, these aren’t what you might typically think of as gifts, but to seniors in our area, the everyday items are just that.

“They find themselves living on fixed incomes, choosing rent or paying for medication and when you’re in that situation having money for paper towels or bath soap really can be a challenge. It can be frustrating and difficult,” said Joel McIver, Senior Services of Forsyth County.

It’s easy to take for granted that if you want to wash your hair, you have plenty …

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Remarks by José Andrés at WCK's Celebration of Life Service at Washington National Cathedral [Video]

Founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) is a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines providing fresh meals in response to crises, while working to build resilient food systems with locally led solutions. Applying our model of quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real time, WCK has served hundreds of millions nourishing meals around the world. __Follow WCK:Website: https://wck.org/Instagram: https://instagram.com/wckitchenTwitter: https://twitter.com/WCKitchenFacebook: https://facebook.com/worldcentralkitchenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wckitchen

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WCK Celebration of Life at Washington National Cathedral [Video]

World Central Kitchen held an interfaith Celebration of Life to honor our heroes killed in Gaza. The memorial service was held at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC on Thursday, April 25. The memorial service honored Saifeddin Issam Ayad Abutaha of Palestine, John Chapman of Britain, Jacob Flickinger of the U.S. and Canada, Lalzawmi “Zomi” Frankcom of Australia, James Henderson of Britain, James Kirby of Britain, and Damian Soból of Poland.__Founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) is a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines providing fresh meals in response to crises, while working to build resilient food systems with locally led solutions. Applying our model of quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real time, WCK has served hundreds of millions nourishing meals around the world. __Follow WCK:Website: https://wck.org/Instagram: https://instagram.com/wckitchenTwitter: https://twitter.com/WCKitchenFacebook: https://facebook.com/worldcentralkitchenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wckitchen