26-05-2025
Project 325 aims to ‘fill the gap' in Abilene community
ABILENE, Texas () — On Sunday, hosted a community outreach initiative called 'Feeding 325″ at the People's Plaza, located off of South 14th Street.
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The organization offered residents resources, community, and a free meal. Volunteer Ry Pelletier said the organization wants to provide a welcoming 'come and go' environment as a non-religious group.
'What happens a lot of times with stringent grant requirements and things like that is people fall through the cracks. We're just trying to create a baseline. Everyone across the board is able to be served and is able to get what they need without having to check any boxes off first,' Pelletier said. 'It's basically just a mutual aid hub. We are just providing a free meal. There are a lot of toiletries, hygiene items, and a lot of other agencies have donated things to give away.'
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The organization started discussing the community's needs in November 2024. Keely Mitchell, a Volunteer, grew up in Tulsa, where she saw a community program thrive. She said she wanted to bring a similar program to Key City.
'I thought it was a great program there. How can you help our neighbors here? I've put down my roots here. I'm going to help my neighbors as well now because it's no fun to make it and not help your neighbors make it,' Mitchell said. 'Come hang out, come vibe, come fellowship, and hang out and eat. Fill your belly. Get what you need. Take what you can.'
On Sunday, they helped 80 people, and they hope to expand throughout the year and include more elements like wellness checks and cosmetology services.
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