A local veteran has launched a food drive just in time for the holidays.

Air Force Veteran Jacob Woodward moved to Kansas City a few months ago and immediately noticed the need in our community.

His nonprofit, Uniform to Unity, is teaming up with Shelter KC and the Veterans Community Project (VCP) to collect non-perishable food and other items to distribute to those in need.

"Wanting to serve the people that serve me everyday in the military and just kind of help out where I see fit," Woodward told KSHB 41anchor Kevin Holmes .

Kevin talked to Woodward Tuesday night at KSHB 41's Let's Talk event in Kansas City, Missouri's Midtown neighborhood.

That's what I'm trying to do now," Woodward told Holmes. "I saw a real need for veterans and their families in need of food during this time of

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