Hillsboro community stocking 'big barn' with supplies for neighbors impacted by COVID-19

  • Source: KSDK-TV NBC 5 St. Louis
  • Published: 03/26/2020 08:36 PM

In Hillsboro, hundreds of kindhearted volunteers are using an old barn off Highway 21 and Bridal Ridge Lane to reach so many people affected by the coronavirus. "When the virus outbreak started, lots of people didn't have toilet paper or different supplies and many are still struggling," said Kami Kimes. Kimes was so concerned about her neighbors stuck in their homes that she immediately got on Facebook. "I started the page called Friends Helping Friends In Hillsboro. It started out with just a few people here and there and we were inviting people and it just blew up to over a thousand," said Kimes. Kimes' online operation exploded. In one week, scores of people have donated countless canned goods, lots of Lysol, a whole lot of wipes and more to at least 200 people in need.



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