Free lunches is more than just volunteer work for the Hodges [Video]

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Vivian Hodge and her husband Robert went from playing at Charles Young Park as kids to returning decades later as volunteers.

After retiring on Monday, Vivian looks forward to spending more time between Third Street and Midland Avenue, where she made some of the best memories of her childhood.

Giving back to the kids is something she finds just as rewarding as it is necessary. So, this week, they chose to hand out free lunches to the kids and parents in the community.

This is even more important during fall break, when kids may not receive school meals they depend on.

“It’s wonderful because you put in so much time and so much effort to make sure that you’re taking care of the children in the community,” said Vivian. “Just to let them know that somebody in the community cares, that is an amazing feeling.”

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