Local charity to give away hundreds of grocery gift cards

A local charity will give away holiday grocery store gift cards on Monday, Nov. 26 at 7:30 a.m.

The Star Gospel Mission will be giving out the cards at 474 Meeting St. in downtown Charleston.

The $50 gift cards can be used at any Piggly Wiggly store to buy food only.

To be eligible, you have to be at least 30 years old and bring a valid picture ID and your social security card.

Last year, hundreds of people lined up to receive the free gift card. About 500 people were lined up at 4 a.m.even though the giveaway didn't begin until 7 a.m.

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