November, 2013 – Residents Encouraged to Donate to Wellington’s Hometown Holiday Food Drive

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Residents Encouraged to Donate to Wellington’s Hometown Holiday Food Drive

 

The holidays are all about the three F’s: family, friends, and food. But for some of  our neighbors, there’s the added stress of not knowing whether they can afford  to get a hot Thanksgiving meal on the table. That’s why Wellington is partnering  with local faith based organizations, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office,  Palm Beach County Fire Rescue, Whole Foods, Publix, Ultima Fitness, and  Walgreens for its annual Hometown Holiday Food Drive. Donations are being  accepted through Monday, November 18th, with residents encouraged to  contribute the following food items:

  • Instant  mashed potatoes
  • Packaged  stuffing (mix)
  • Cornbread  mix
  • Cranberry  sauce
  • Turkey  gravy
  • Canned  vegetables

Food  can be dropped off at Village Hall, the Safe Neighborhoods Office, the  Wellington Community Center, Village Park, Ultima Fitness, PBSO’s District 8  office, and Walgreens located in the Wellington Market Place.  Residents  wishing to make a cash donation to fund a complete dinner may contact the  Community Services department at (561) 791-4796.

All  food donations will go directly to local families in need. Residents looking for  assistance can contact Wellington’s Community Services department at  (561)791-4796 or their local house of worship.

Special  thanks to our community sponsors Whole Foods Market, Ultima Fitness, the  Wellington office of Keller Williams Realty, and Walgreens. Sponsorship  opportunities are still available. Contact Scott Campbell, Community Projects  Manager, at (561) 791-4105 for more info!

For information about other Wellington  programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch Channel 18 for the latest happenings.

David  Feliciano | Digital Media Manager | Village of Wellington | 12300  Forest Hill Boulevard | Wellington, FL 33414

Tel:  561-791-4185 | Fax: 561-791-4045 | [email protected] | www.wellingtonfl.gov