As food prices rise a Stamford church joined local organizations Wednesday to help fight food insecurity. They made sure hundreds of local families have a proper Thanksgiving meal.

A steady flow of cars made the trip to Bethel AME Church one day before the holiday as volunteers passed out turkey, chicken and bags filled with all the trimmings.

Spectrum and Inspira were sponsors of the event.

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