The summer has just begun but 1,000 students in Frederick, Md., will be ready for next fall after receiving a backpack filled with school supplies at a recent Convoy of Hope outreach.

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Students weren’t the only ones helped.

One couple at the family portraits booth emphasized to the professional photographer who took their picture that they really needed a good outcome. In 15 years of marriage, they had never had wedding photos taken, so this one, provided free at a Convoy of Hope outreach, was meant to represent their wedding portrait.

By the end of the day more than 1,800 volunteers from 300 churches and organizations had come together to distribute 18,000 bags of groceries, give nearly 500 haircuts, take more than 400 family portraits, conduct 140 dental screenings and distribute 1,200 pairs of shoes to families in need.

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In addition, 120 interviews had been scheduled with employers who participated in the job fair.

“In Frederick, we connected neighbors with needs with those who have the resources to help meet those needs,” says Ron Showers, global outreach director for Convoy of Hope. “Our honored guests had a great time enjoying the live music, free food and fun at the outreach and many left with a renewed sense of hope.”