UPIKE gives back
0Written By Holly Burke
On Saturday, Dec. 3, the UPIKE gym hosted the annual Thankful Hearts food pantry giveaway. This event was held all day and was directed by UPIKE Chaplain Rob Musick. Several organizations assisted with the success of this event including the University of Pikeville, Trinity Baptist Church of Maryland, and Thankful Hearts of Pikeville. The giveaway was organized in partnership with a variety of churches from Alabama, North Carolina, and Maryland as well as local volunteers from UPIKE’s New Testament class and Pike Central High School’s Junior ROTC program. “This giveaway helped needy families receive gifts for Christmas. People were able to choose clothes, toys, blankets, new shoes, a bike for each child, and lunch,” Musick said. Overall, the event was a tremendous success thanks to the help of many individuals. The Thankful Hearts giveaway proved to be a great way to end the year and give local families a wonderful start to the upcoming one.