NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — After a week of widespread power outages from a devastating winter storm, thousands of Nashville families are still living in the dark. But at Pearl Cohn High School's cafeteria, volunteers like Kym Holt are making sure no one goes hungry.
"Oh, justvolunteering and giving our food, helping give it back to those who's in the need. Giving my time back today. That's all," Holt said.
While Holt has power at her home keeping her twins warm, she showed up to help anyone who walked through the doors. After serving families for days, she says many are still struggling without electricity.
"It ain't good because it's cold out there. It's very cold. A lady told me she didn't have power six or seven days so I'm very blessed to have power," Holt said.
Metro Schools partnered with World Kitchen and Mercy Chefs for another day of meal services, helping families impacted by the widespread outages that have left thousands in the cold.
"It was a lot of people that were still without power, still without food and just to be here to see the smiles and let them get whatever they need it's a good thing," Holt said.
Families left Pearl Cohn High School, Shwab Elementary and Tusculum Elementary left feeling cared for, with volunteers like Holt serving food with warmth during one of Nashville's most challenging weeks.
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