The store made national headlines when Jim McIngvale opened his mattress stores as shelters for those who were flooded by Hurricane Harvey. Now, the furniture seller known as "Mattress Mack" is helping those impacted by the storm heal from the mental wounds left behind, KTRK reported.
McIngvale's daughter, Dr. Liz McIngvale, is a Baylor College of Medicine professor and social worker. The family is now offering mental health grants to those still suffering through Peace of Mind Foundation.
But the elder McIngvale is helping feed the body as well as the mind this Thanksgiving.
He has announced via the store's Instagram page, that he and his family will be hosting a massive Thanksgiving feast, The Austin American-Statesman reported.
The store plans to serve 2,450 pounds of turkey, 2,450 pounds of ham, 625 pounds of sweet potatoes, 625 pounds of dressing, 1,200 pounds of mashed potatoes, 477 pounds of cranberry sauce, 900 pies and 6,000 dinner rolls.
They're also looking for volunteers to help serve the dinner and clean up. For more information on how you can help, click here.
The Austin American-Statesman contributed to this story.
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