Feed my Sheep offered free COVID-19 testing and flu shots today

The crew over at Feed my Sheep in Gulfport was busy today administering rapid COVID-19 tests or flu shots to local residents.

- the crew over at feed my sheep- in gulfport was busy today- administering rapid covid-19- test or flu shots to local- residents.- not only did the food pantry- serve up much needed meals to - the homeless and vulernable - community this holiday season,- but they also partnered with- coastal family health clinics t- continue to serve another risin- need as covid cases - increase in our state.- executive director of feed my - sheep david lion- leon- says communication is key when- it comes to the - health of the homeless.

- - "it's definitely a challenge with the- homeless people.

They don't hav- just the simple things like - newspapers, as well - as tv access to see what the- recommendations are, so it's a- constant- reminder here.

We remind them - every day; we hand out masks- every day.

We - - - - have disinfectant wipes that we- give them for them to use to- clean their hands.- when they come for lunch that's- when we have chalkboards that - have all the- announcements for the day."

119 people were tested at their- last partnered event.

- both the covid test and the flu- shot were free for anyone, with- no out of pocket expenses.- you can expect to get your- results within 24 hours.-