Hometown Holiday Food Drive
Do you want to help make the holiday season bright for families in need this year? The Village of Wellington is asking for assistance in making sure no Village resident goes without a hot meal this Thanksgiving. Donations will be accepted Thursday, October 20th through Wednesday, November 16th. Residents are encouraged to contribute the following food items:
Boxed mashed potatoes
Boxed stuffing mix
Cornbread mix
Cranberry sauce
Turkey gravy
Canned vegetables (Green beans, corn)
Food can be dropped off at the Village of Wellington’s Municipal Complex (12300 Forest Hill Boulevard), Village Park (11700 Pierson Road), the Wellington Community Center (12150 Forest Hill Boulevard), Community Services Office (1092 Wellington Trace), Lake Wellington Professional Centre (12133 Ken Adams Way), Ultima Fitness, The Goddard School, and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, District 8 Substation.
All food donations will go directly to local families in need. Residents needing assistance are asked to contact Gregg Harr with Christ Community Church at (561) 307-2900, Dee Aubry with Christ Community Church at (561) 793-1007, or their local house of worship. All requests must me made prior to Wednesday, November 16th.
Special thanks to our community partners which include Wellington’s InterFaith, Christopher Aquirre Memorial Foundation, Lake Wellington Professional Center, the Mall at Wellington Green, Ultima Fitness, Walmart, The Goddard School and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. Partnership opportunities are still available. If you are interested in partnering with us for this event, please contact Meridith Tuckwood, Senior Services Specialist at (561) 753-2476 for more information.
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For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch WellingtonTV for the latest happenings.