MULLIKEN, Mich. — Special visitors brought holiday cheer to the Mulliken area food pantry Saturday night.
- Neighbors gathered to meet Santa and enjoy gifts
- The Mulliken area food pantry has been collecting and buying toys for local children
- Hot cocoa and cookies were served at the community event
Neighbors gathered to meet Santa, and enjoy gifts.
The Mulliken area food pantry has been helping collect and buy toys this year for children in Mulliken.
WATCH: Santa brings Christmas magic to Mulliken food pantry celebration
Will Simon is president of the Mulliken area food pantry. He says their mission goes beyond just feeding the community.
"First and foremost we're a food pantry right, we're providing food to make sure people can survive but another thing that people really need is spirit, so doing these community events is just a way for us to give happiness and something that people don't get from being at home all the time." Simon said.
Neighbors were also able to enjoy hot cocoa and cookies at the event.
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