Savannah Feed the Hungry sponsors ‘Emergency Gas Giveaway’ Sunday

GARDEN CITY, Ga. (WTOC) - [UPDATE 10:35 P.M.] People lined up and down the street for a chance to fill the tank for free in Garden City.

Savannah Feed The Hungry sponsored the event, in partnership with the Transformative Justice Coalition, Garden City Councilman Richard Lassiter, and Councilwoman Natalyn Morris,

They had people needing help at the pump gather at the Empowerment Center parking lot on Augusta Road.

It was a first-come, first-served basis event.

Omar Horne was one of many in line, saying how recent gas prices have impacted his daily life.

“I need the gas, I got to go to work. All the free gas I can get,” he said. ”[The price] goes up, I’m almost on ‘E,’ yeah, I need it.”

No word yet on whether another event like this will be available in Garden City.

[ORIGINAL STORY] Savannah Feed the Hungry said they will hold an emergency gas giveaway on Sunday, October 25, at 3 p.m.

Officials said the event aims to assist residents with fuel needs. It will take place in the Empowerment Center parking lot, 4704 Augusta Road, Garden City, GA 31408.

Space is limited, and assistance will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis, according to organizers.