Hometown Holiday Food Drive
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 season. This year’s Hometown Holiday Food Drive is a partnership with InterFaith, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Whole Foods, Ultima Fitness, and Walgreens. Donations will be accepted through Monday, November 17th. Residents are 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 the Municipal Complex, the Wellington Community Center, Village Park, Ultima Fitness, Lake Wellington Professional Centre, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office District 8 Substation and the Walgreens located in the Wellington Market Place.
All food donations will go directly to local families in need. Residents looking for assistance can contact Gregg Harr with Wellington Presbyterian Church at (561) 307-2900, Dee Aubry at Wellington Presbyterian Church at (561) 793-1007 or their local house of worship. All requests must me made prior to Wednesday, November 19th.
Special thanks to our community sponsors which include the Wellington Preservation Coalition, Whole Foods Market, Ultima Fitness, and Walgreens. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please contact Meridith Tuckwood, Community Services Specialist at (561) 753-2476 for more information.
For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch Channel 18 for the latest happenings.