As part of Local 10's Food for Thought campaign and in partnership with Publix, Community Enhancement Collaboration received a delivery of fresh vegetables and shelf-stable items for the fifty seniors who receive food every Tuesday as part of the nonprofit's weekly Senior Shopping Day.
It's estimated that more than 2 million Floridians lack access to healthy food including people of all ages and abilities.
The Local 10 Food for Thought campaign was created to raise awareness about hunger in our communities. This year, that mission brought us to Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
In partnership with Publix, we delivered shelf-stable foods for the seniors, age 60 and older, the Lighthouse serves. On packing day, Local 10 also worked with the Lions District Hunger Relief, who for the past three years has provided nutritional support to Lighthouse families. The Lions pack meals for every child receiving education and instruction at the nonprofit.
"We pack two breakfast, two lunch, two dinners and two snacks for every weekend through the school year," said Elizabeth Fisher, Chairman of Lions District Hunger Relief."
