A fundraiser was held to help employees of Johnny's True Value in Harlingen.

Smoke: Texas BBQ and Watering Hole sold smoked chicken plates. All their proceeds are going to employees who are out of work.

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The goal was to sell about 500 plates.

The fundraiser comes after a fire completely destroyed the hardware store more than a week ago.

"So far, I think we're two-thirds of the way. We've had a lot of response, a lot of people that are coming in," Smoke: Texas BBQ and Watering Hole co-owner Gloria Casas said.

The fundraiser went on until supplies last, and the plates were only for carry out orders.

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