The holidays inspire a generous spirit to help those in need. If you’re interested in supporting our community, our reputable food banks would welcome your help.
The holidays bring families together around the dinner table. They inspire timeless traditions and endless laughter. But for many local families facing food insecurity, the festive season is shadowed by stress and anxiety. That’s why our food banks are essential, and their work indispensable.
As one of the leading tri-county hunger-relief organizations, Feeding South Florida strives to lessen holiday turmoil for families through Thanksgiving turkey distributions and donations of holiday staples and supplies to nonprofits serving families, seniors, and individuals in need. While a monetary donation is always appreciated, that’s not the only way to give back. Food banks need volunteers to sort and pack food, prepare meals, organize pantries, and help at distribution events.
“Thanksgiving reminds us of the power of coming together to care for one another. We are deeply grateful for the volunteers, donors, and community partners who help ensure our neighbors have food on their tables during the holidays and throughout the year,” says Paco Vélez, president and CEO of Feeding South Florida.
While the holidays tend to shine a spotlight on philanthropy, as we look to the new year, let’s not forget that these food banks need year-round support. While summer evokes vacations for some families, for others it means losing access to school meals for their kids. “The reality is that food insecurity does not take a season off,” Vélez says. “For many families, the summer months can be especially difficult, so every act of generosity, whether it is volunteering, donating, or advocating, helps provide more than a meal.” (feedingsouthflorida.org)
More local food banks you can support:
Boca Helping Hands, 1500 N.W. First Court, Boca Raton; 561/417-0913; bocahelpinghands.org
St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church, 100 N.E. Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton; 561/395-8285; stgregorysepiscopal.com
Eat Better Live Better, 14451 S. Military Trail Suite 2, Delray Beach; 561/344-1022; eblb.org
Palm Beach County Food Bank, 701 Boutwell Road, Lake Worth Beach; 561/670-2518; pbcfoodbank.org
CROS Ministries, 10 locations throughout Palm Beach County; 561/233-9009; crosministries.org/food-pantries
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