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11 "For me, if somebody is hungry or needs some clothes, I'm going to do everything I can do to help them," Culberson said. "I'm trying to give back from being blessed, what little bit I can. I appreciate our company for allowing us to help. It's a blessing to not only the people who receive the food, but I get a blessing, too." Fighting childhood hunger at home Families must meet minimum financial guidelines to qualify for the ACFS donations, based on receiving free or reduced-price school lunches and/or food stamps. ACFS gives food by appointment to more than 550 families. "Most families are hard-working parents who don't have money for food once they've met needs for transportation, clothing and housing," said Jones, who doesn't receive a salary for his efforts. 'There's often little left for children.' As members of Double Oak Community Church in Mount Laurel, Jim and Linda have made 24 international mission trips. One day, as the couple drove through Sylacauga, Jones said, "I was struck by the needs in our own backyard." For an outfit born in the back of a pickup, ACFS has made tremendous strides. When Jones and his volunteers needed a building to work from, Marble City Baptist Church in Sylacauga came to the rescue, giving the food bank a five-year lease at $1 a year. "In 2012, we shared 2,400 bags of food with the help of many stores," Jones said. "Three years later, we gave 64,928 bags of food. We've delivered 440,000 meals and snacks to children at the schools. When God provides food, I accept it to give to the hungry." Grocery stores such as Winn-Dixie Volunteers pack family boxes with 50 pounds of food. ACFS provides food items to more than 550 families each month.

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