November, 2015- Wellington 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. This year’s Hometown Holiday Food Drive is a partnership with Wellington’s InterFaith, the Goddard School, Ultima Fitness, Tom and Regis Wenham, and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. Donations will be accepted through Wednesday, November 18th, 2015. Residents are encouraged to donate the following food items:
· Instant mashed potatoes
· Packaged stuffing (mix)
· Cornbread mix
· Cranberry sauce
· Turkey gravy
· Canned vegetables
Donations can be dropped off at the Village of Wellington’s Municipal Complex (12300 Forest Hill Boulevard), Village Park (11700 Pierson Road), Ultima Fitness, Lake Wellington Professional Centre (12133 Ken Adams Way) and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, District 8 Substation.
All food donations will go directly to local families in need in the community. Residents looking for assistance can contact Gregg Harr with Wellington Presbyterian Church at (561) 307-2900, Dee Aubry with Wellington Presbyterian Church at (561) 793-1007 or their local house of worship. All requests must me made prior to Wednesday, November 18th.
Special thanks to our community sponsors which include Wellington’s InterFaith, Tom and Regis Wenham, the Mall at Wellington Green, Ultima Fitness, and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. If you are interested in helping to sponsor this event, please contact Meridith Tuckwood, Senior Services Specialist at (561) 753-2476 for more information. As another way to stay informed on the latest news and updates from the Village, residents are invited to sign up for Wellington information and updates at www.wellingtonfl.gov/enews.
For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch Channel 18 for the latest happenings.