ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Families in two Central Florida cities will have a chance to pick up food items at no cost Saturday morning.
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Farm Share, a nonprofit that aims to help food-insecure residents in Florida, will hold food giveaway events in DeLand and Melbourne.
Recipients will receive fresh produce and non-perishable canned goods.
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Both giveaways start at 10 a.m. and will be held at the following locations:
Volusia County:
- First Presbyterian Church of Deland - 724 N Woodland Boulevard, Deland, FL 32720
Brevard County:
- Discover Life Church - 3550 W Eau Gallie Boulevard, Melbourne, FL 32934
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Farm Share said it helps to fight hunger “by working hand-in-hand with local farmers to recover and redistribute produce that would otherwise be thrown away due to aesthetic imperfections.”
On average, Farm Share acquires between 20 and 40 million pounds of produce annually. This produce is moved, briefly stored and then distributed to hungry families, children, seniors and individuals, all within 48 hours.#Farmshare #Teamfarmshare https://t.co/zUETZYdOLz
— Farm Share, Inc. (@FarmShareFL) March 4, 2022
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Saturday’s distribution events will be drive-thru style to minimize contact and to help ensure the safety of everyone who participates, organizers said.
Attendees must also wear a mask and arrive in a vehicle with a trunk or cargo bed.
Both giveaways will be on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.
Everyone is welcome.
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