LAREDO, Texas (KGNS) – Local MMA fighter Sonny “Loco” Luque celebrated his birthday by giving back to the community with the “Loco Food Drive.” On Tuesday, August 20, people lined up around the Bethany House to receive over 120 plates of food and desserts.
Luque told KGNS he feels blessed to be able to achieve his dreams and wanted to give back to others on his special day. “It started with a simple goal of 30 plates and it turned into a big thing. We have over 120 plates to hand out. We have dessert for everyone. It was just a chain of one good deed after another and suddenly it turned into something big,” Luque said. “It didn’t even have a name. Now it’s called ‘Loco Food Drive.'”
Luque worked with local businesses and friends to make the food drive possible. He hopes his actions inspire others to give back and plans to help the community even more often in the future.
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Local MMA fighter Sonny “Loco” Luque is turning his birthday into a community mission, mobilizing local businesses and residents to hold a food drive to benefit those in need.
Luque announced on Facebook that the Loco Birthday Food Drive will kick off on Tuesday, August 20. He thanked everyone who helped make it possible, including local businesses and donors.
In a video post on Monday, August 19, Luque expressed his excitement and gratitude. Luque said the small idea that started back then grew quickly thanks to the support of the community. “I initially thought I would only get 30 plates. We got well over 110 plates. So thank you all for your donations,” he said.
Luque is still looking for volunteers to help film and hand out meals. “We’re still looking for a cameraman to film this… and I could use an extra hand or two,” he added.
The food drive will take place around noon downtown at Bethany House, where Luque and the team will distribute meals from local businesses. Luque invites anyone interested to contact him on social media.
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