Nov 072014
The number of people seeking food assistance in our community continues to rise. Today, 187,940 children struggle with hunger – an 8.9 percent increase over last year. With the rising need, local organizations have stepped up to respond in ways beyond a traditional food drive. Founded in 2013, Feed the Need, is an unprecedented community-wide effort to raise funds for Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. In its inaugural year, the campaign raised $100,000 in 22 days. As part of this effort many local businesses have partnered with Feed the Need to help end hunger in our community.
Here are some ways you can help our neighbors in need during this holiday season:
- The Winter Park Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Winter Park Village to host Happy Hour for Hunger on Thursday, November 13, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Winter Park Village. The evening will include drinks and appetizers provided by Winter Park Village restaurants, plus live entertainment. Tickets are available at www.winterpark.org and at the Winter Park Welcome Center, $20 in advance and $25 at the door.
- 100% of Harvest Cookie sales sold November 1-11 will be donated to Feed the Need.
- Partial proceeds from Lavas Bread sold during the campaign will benefit Feed the Need.
- $1 per bottle of aged balsamic vinegar sold (200ml and larger) within the campaign dates at the Winter Park location will benefit Feed the Need.
- November 10 at 5:00 p.m. meet “The Fabulous Beekman Boys” and have their latest book, The Beekman 1802 Heirloom Vegetable Cookbook” signed by the authors. Part of the proceeds from the purchase of the cookbooks will support Feed the Need. Pre-order your book at www.theancientolive.com.
- November 11 – Bring in this flyer to the Winter Park Shack and they’ll donate 20% of sales from your order to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.
Photo Credits: The Beekman Boys, Bosphorous