LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) — Dozens of people received free clothing, toys, furniture and other household items Friday during Union Chapel Missionary Church's "Gifts of Joy" event.
The church and its congregation host the event every other year, offering donated items to anyone in the community at no cost. Organizers say the event is designed to help local families while also giving church members an opportunity to serve others.
"This is our third time around and we do it every other year and it is phenomenal. We're blessing our community, we're blessing our friends and we are getting blessed by being able to donate things and everything is free. It's just wonderful," said organizer Lori Belcher.
The "Gifts of Joy" event will continue Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., provided there are still items available to give away.
