People Donate 29,000 Bags of Food to Families After Stores Burned by Rioters in Minneapolis

People Donate 29,000 Bags of Food to Families After Stores Burned by Rioters in Minneapolis
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A vital supply drive for needy families in Minneapolis amassed huge support from the community after rioting destroyed many stores in the area.

Over the final weekend in May 2020, a number of grocery stores and services were forced to close in the aftermath of riots sparked by the death of George Floyd. As a result, many local residents, including families of the students of Sanford Middle School, suffered restricted access to food and essential supplies.