The sounds of food trays and boxes moving and folding could be heard across the Kingsland North Center. It looked like a busy conveyor belt of dozens of volunteers piecing together warm meals.

In the midst of the government shutdown, community members in the military town are coming together to keep those impacted fed.

Thursday’s dish is pulled pork, beans, and chips. More than 600 boxes were prepared.

The event started at 5 p.m. The pork was gone by 6 p.m.

But the depleted food supply didn’t last long. A local BBQ restaurant arrived and donated leftovers to help finish out the evening.

“They just aren’t used to not having enough money to feed their kids,” said Kingsland resident Tonya Harvey. “Some of them work, so they can’t go to the food pantry to get food. I just wanted people to

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