The holiday season meant more than patrols and ensuring public safety for the Clay County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) this year – it also included setting up tables, serving meals and building connections in some of the county’s smallest towns.Through a holiday outreach effort, the sheriff’s office partnered with Liberty Hy-Vee to deliver free meals directly to rural and unincorporated communities across Clay County. The effort included four meal stops, beginning in Holt, then in Missouri City, Avondale and Mosby. At each location, meals were provided free of charge to children 12 and under, as well as adults living in or near the hosting communities.The outreach initiative was thoughtfully crafted with a primary focus on ensuring accessibility and fostering meaningful connections among all participants.“We wanted to bring a holiday connection directly to our rural and unincorporated areas,” said CCSO Community Engagement Coordinator Hillary Hidy...