Hungry, are you? If you were in Evansville, you might have hit the jackpot and bagged yourself some complimentary groceries at Young and Established’s food giveaway event. And let me tell you, it was quite a whirlwind! In just 30 minutes after the announcement, all that was left were a bit of cranberry sauce and a few limes. Yes, you heard that right – free food!

Upon receiving a call from Walmart about available food, the director of Young and Established, Courtney Johnson, sprung into action. He and his team hastily set up tables and spread the word on social media. In no time, a lengthy queue had formed, snaking around the parking lot. Folks were eagerly lining up in hopes of getting their hands on some of the goods.

This kind of turnout wasn’t new for the team at Young and Established. They’ve been hosting these free food events for a while now, and the crowds just keep growing. But they’re not just sitting back and watching things happen – they’ve come up with a new plan to ensure that those in need don’t miss out. What’s their secret weapon, you ask? An app!

During the event, Johnson and his team collected names and phone numbers from the queue. The plan is to use this information to send out alerts through the app whenever there’s food available. No more relying solely on Facebook shares and tags. This time, they’re taking it up a notch with real-time text alerts. How cool is that?

And the best part is, if you missed out on the event but still want to stay in the loop for future giveaways, you’ve got more chances to get involved. Johnson shared that they’re still fine-tuning the app and planning to create a feature on their website where people can sign up directly.

Even more thrilling is that they’re aiming to have the app up and running as soon as next week. Talk about being tech-savvy and ensuring no one goes hungry! It’s all part of their mission to unite the community and assist those in need.

So, if you’re ever in the Evansville area and in need of some free groceries, keep an eye out for Young and Established’s next event. Who knows, you might just be able to fill up your shopping cart without spending a penny. And thanks to their new app, you can stay in the loop and never miss out on a food giveaway again. Sounds like a win-win situation to me!