VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Some Osceola County families will have the opportunity to pick up food at no cost Saturday morning.
Farm Share, a non-profit organization that aims to help food insecure residents in Florida, will distribute free fresh produce and non-perishable canned goods in Kissimmee.
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Organizers said the raffle will be held in conjunction with The Mercy Foundation, Inc.
The August 13 event is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. and will be held at:
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Farm Share said it helps fight hunger “by working hand-in-hand with local farmers to recover and redistribute produce that would otherwise be thrown away due to cosmetic imperfections.”
See the map below for the location of the event:
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the distribution event will be drive-thru style to minimize contact and to help ensure the safety of all who attend, organizers said.
Attendees must also wear a mask and arrive in a vehicle with a trunk or cargo box.
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Saturday’s food giveaway will be on a first-come, first-served basis and will run while supplies last.
These are some of the events that will take place over the next few days. If you need to find a food pantry or food distribution in your community, log on to https://t.co/bn1cdtHVvI for information! Share this post for those in need in your community. #Food pic.twitter.com/GopUVbrGbn
— Farm Share, Inc. (@FarmShareFL) August 12, 2022
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