SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - A church in Southwest Miami-Dade offered some holiday help for some local residents affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

King Jesus International Ministry hosted a turkey and meal basket distribution at the church, located near the intersection if Southwest 141st Street and 144th Avenue, Saturday morning.

Volunteers handed out 1,000 turkeys and food baskets to individuals and families that have been struggling during the pandemic.

“After this pandemic, we have seen a lot of people that go into mental illness, depression, they’re sick, they’re afraid, they’re sick in their body, their marriage. There are so many things going on, and we’re here to serve the community,” said Pastor Guillermo Maldonado.

King Jesus International Ministry is also hosting weekly food distributions to help countries like Honduras and Nicaragua as they recover from the devastation left in the wake of Hurricane Eta.

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