Thousands are expected to show up for Come Together Day 2013 in Thomasville, Georgia. And, musical guests, free health screenings, and food will be provided at Saturday’s event.
The St. Luke Christian Methodist Episcopal Church will be putting on its 2nd Annual Come Together Day Saturday. The church’s committee member Kere Boyd says it’s a time for everyone in the community to come together and have fun. Along with several vendors and lots of music, residents can also take care of their health.
“We’re having, which is really awesome, Archbold Medical Center has offered to do free health screenings, like blood pressure, heart monitoring. They’re also doing extensive tests and they’re willing to sit and counsel individuals after the test results come back in. So, not only are they doing the screening on site, but they will do follow-up as well with the individuals.”
Boyd also hopes the day will be bigger and better than last year, the first time her church put on the event.
“Last year, they estimated over 5,000 people came through. We also fed over 500 families last year with the ‘Manna Drop.’ So, this year, we’re preparing to feed up to 1,000 families, and we hope thousands of people come out this year,” added Boyd.
The event will include an area called the “Manna Drop” where the needy can pick up free canned goods. The event will take place at North Side Park in Thomasville, Georgia from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
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