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🌱 Blanket Drive + Food Help Need + Italian Sandwich + TX Stories

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Morning, people of San Antonio! It's me again, Gabriela Couvillion, your host of the San Antonio Daily.

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Very warm and humid. High: 82 Low: 62.

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Here are the top stories in San Antonio today:

  1. Seven-year-old Mia Orzabal coordinated a blanket drive for the homeless to "make sure they are protected through the cold weather." Her goal was to collect 100 blankets, which she quickly reached, and she and other children distributed them in downtown San Antonio. Mia said, "I told my mom that these homeless need some support because they don't get any support like us -- they don't get a rooftop, they don't get to have money, they don't get to have a shower, they don't get to do anything, so we're giving them blankets because I want to at least give them some support." According to Mia's mother, the children are "setting an example for the community of the importance of giving back." (FOX 29)
  2. The holiday food drives may be over, but there are still many people in San Antonio who suffer from hunger, and local organizations are asking for your help. One organization is Tierra Linda Pantry and Closet, owned by Gabriela Rodriguez and her mother, which opened in August and gets 3-5 visitors per day. Another organization is the San Antonio Food Bank, which helps about 90,000 people a week. Eric Cooper from San Antonio Food Bank said, "As we move into January, we'll see a significant drop in volunteerism. And it's needed, it's the time when we're usually sorting through the donations that have happened over the holidays." To volunteer and for more information, click here and visit: (FOX 29)
  3. There's something "molto bene" (very good) in San Antonio that you have to try! Last fall, business partners Matthew Garcia and Harrison Civick "debuted their Italian sandwich pop-up, GiGi's Deli, during a Sopranos-themed event at Little Death," a bar owned by Chad Carey. There you can "find classics like chicken or eggplant Parmesan plus breakfast-style sandwiches that Garcia says are the New Jersey bodega spin on a San Antonio breakfast taco." Read more on this and other tasty stories at: (San Antonio Magazine)
  4. San Antonio's MySA explored many strange stories in 2021, including "UFO and ghost sighting, curious San Antonio history, unconventional Texas news" and even "the Kardashians!" Before the year ends, read about some of their favorites of "all the spooky and downright strange Texas stories from 2021" by visiting: (mySA)

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Today in San Antonio:

  • Power Breakfast at Alamo City Black Chamber of Commerce. (7:30 a.m.)
  • The Light Park San Antonio Holiday Light Show at Retama Park. (5:30 p.m.)
  • City Council Meeting at Grey Forest Community Center. (6:30 p.m.)
  • Real Estate Investing for Entrepreneurs Free Online Event Via Zoom. (7 p.m.)
  • The Chris Cuevas Project Live at The Buckhorn Saloon and Museum. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • "Enter the San Antonio Spurs Digital Arena pres. by Socios.com now for a chance to win $50 in Spurs Pay!! Go to: https://yi.nzc.am/33/I1uqgX." (Facebook)
  • "Happy Kwanzaa! Wishing you a bright and meaningful Kwanzaa this season!" (Facebook)
  • "Happy Sunday from Goodwill San Antonio! The Color of the Week is Green! Enjoy 50% off items with the green tags. New color announced every Sunday! Visit one of our stores for amazing finds, plus all purchases help fund free local programs." (Facebook)
  • The San Antonio Food Bank has teamed up with the Valero Alamo Bowl for our Fill the Bowl fundraiser. Donate $30 or 30 non-perishable food items from our Most Wanted List and get one ticket (limit 6 per individual) to this year's match-up between Oklahoma Football and Oregon Football!" (Facebook)
  • "Need a last minute "Ugly" Holiday Sweater? Shop our Goodwill San Antonio Stores! All sweaters are 50% off from now until December 27th. Don't miss out! Inventory varies by store. Find the location nearest you: http://bit.ly/GWSA_Store." (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Gabriela Couvillion

About me: I'm an active mom of two grown sons and lifelong San Antonio resident. I received a BA in Spanish from the University of Texas at San Antonio, and in my free time I immerse myself in creative writing. Thanks for reading Patch, and feel free to reach out if you have any news and happenings you think may appeal to our readers!

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