Nonprofit gives away 250 Christmas hams to veterans in Carencro

Nonprofit gives away 250 Christmas hams to veterans in Carencro

A local nonprofit spread holiday cheer Saturday by giving away hundreds of Christmas hams to veterans at the Walmart in Carencro.The event, called Hams for Heroes, was hosted by Once Was Inc., a community-based nonprofit that supports veterans and their families.Veterans were invited to stop by, register and receive a free Christmas ham to take home.Organizers said a total of 250 hams were distributed during the event. The hams were purchased at…