VALDOSTA – As a young child, Shameka Powers remembers volunteering at the local soup kitchen every Monday with her grandmother, Mildred Hunter.

“It was just a part of life,” Powers said. “No one should be hungry.”

Mildred Hunter was heavily involved in her community until the day she died 10 years ago, her granddaughter said.

Her son, Eldred Hunter, said his mother touched the lives of many.

“She was all over. She was busy,” Eldred Hunter said. “She was always doing something to help people.”

Mildred Hunter volunteered with the Southside Library and a hospital among other organizations.

To honor her, organizers will host a Feed the City event to provide meals and toiletries to people in need 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at Macedonia First Baptist Church, 715 J.L. Lomax Drive.

A plate consisting of one meat and vegetables will be given away with a beverage and a bag full of toiletry supplies.

For anyone not able to travel to the church, Powers said organizers will drive the church van to that person to deliver meals.

She said her grandmother would be proud of what she and her family plan to do.

“I know she would be so proud just because it’s putting others first. It’s thinking about others,” Powers said. “She always woke up thinking about what she could do for someone so I know that she would be proud of the impact.”

Powers said Mildred Hunter loved Valdosta and was dedicated to the city.

“She lived through so many decades. She saw change,” Powers said. “She educated so many people. I know she would be very proud.”

Mildred Hunter was an educator for 40 years, her son said. She established a scholarship fund which some of the Feed the City donations will benefit.

Donations will also assist with providing food for event day.

“We just hope for success,” Eldred Hunter said.

All items are free to the public, organizers confirmed. Call (229) 474-8746, or email eldredhunter@aol.com, to learn how to donate.