ATLANTA - Lines leading to Tyler Perry Studios extended for miles in multiple directions Sunday morning as people waited patiently to get their hands on non-perishables and gift cards.The event was called #TPSGiving and promised to feed 5,000 families Sunday between 8 a.m.
and noon.“Although we wish that we could feed everyone in need, we will close the line at the 5,000th family,” the event description read, prompting the early arrival of hundreds of cars.FOX 5 spoke with the first person in line, Jeanette Walton, who arrived at 3 p.m.
Saturday – 15 hours in advance. She said the need is greater than ever before and acknowledged she’s never waited overnight for a food drive.“I've been blessed in where my job has allowed me to work from.