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Press Release
Date: August 25, 2010 Email: dentr@Osceola-coa.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Robert Dent (407) 846-8541
Time to Feed Osceola!
“This is such a community driven event, it allows almost everyone to participate in the food drive,” stated Connie Bellanceau, Director of the Council’s Volunteer Center. “Last year we actually ran out of food and the sense of urgency was huge. We hope to avoid any shortages by making the call for action as broadly and early as possible,” Bellanceau continued.
In 2009, almost 900,000 pounds of shelf staple items was donated in various food drives. With so many people remaining unemployed and in need of help, every effort to avoid running out of food is being made. Low income families, the elderly and disabled are being hit the hardest. All food drives should register and plan to deliver or make arrangements to have the food picked up on or before September 24. All food will be received at the Barney E. Veal Center, 700 Generation Point, Kissimmee.
The Council also needs volunteers to assist with sorting the food, stocking the shelves, filling individual food baskets, picking up the food donations and organizing volunteer groups. For information on volunteering or to add your name to the list of groups conducting a food drive, please contact Connie Bellanceau by calling 407-933-9525. By doing so, you’ll become a part of the safety net supporting Osceola County residents during a time when the need is the greatest.
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