The family kicked off their year of free groceries stocking up for a tailgating party, but Desmond Parker sees their good fortune as part of a larger life investment. While the free groceries are a big boost financially, Desmond Parker’s wife Lisa says it goes deeper than that: "To see my husband being honored for his military service, it's really touching that other people notice his sacrifice." Operation Homefront, a nonprofit helping to build strong and stable military families, is behind the campaign, along with partners Eckrich and HEB. They’ll receive a year's worth of free groceries that totals more than $13,000. AUSTIN, Texas - When the Parker family arrived at a central Austin supermarket Friday morning, they thought they were being honored for dad Desmond's military service with a quick shopping spree and free football tickets, then they’d be on their way.īut it turned out the family would be getting a big surprise.
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