Page 6 - Palm City Spotlight - December '22

Page 6, Palm City Spotlight

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Treasure Coast Food Bank outcomes, and self-sufficiency. Treasure Coast Food Bank
Receives $175,000 Donation is a member of Feeding America, the nationwide network
of 200 food banks that leads the fight against hunger in the
From Publix Super Markets United States. For more information on Treasure Coast
Food Bank, call (772) 489-3034, log on to stophunger.org,
Charities For The Purchase visit our Facebook page at facebook.com/tcfoodbank, or

Of A Mobile Food Pantry follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/tcfoodbank.
About Publix Super Markets Charities
George Jenkins, founder of Publix Super Markets and
Publix Super Markets Also Will Donate affectionately known as “Mr. George,” believed in giving.
500,000 Pounds Of Fresh Produce From the day he opened his first Publix, he made sure his
associates, customers and community were taken care of. In
Treasure Coast Food Bank has received a $175,000 1966, Mr. George established the foundation with the vision
donation from Publix Super Markets Charities to purchase it would continue giving long after he was gone. Publix
and equip a self-select, mobile food pantry. Publix will Erin Cox at left, Treasure Coast Food Bank CFO; Judith Super Markets Charities remains committed to serving the
also donate 500,000 pounds of fresh produce during the Cruz, president and CEO, Treasure Coast Food Bank; communities in which Publix operates. To learn more, visit
first year to stock the pantry. Treasure Coast Food Bank and Michael Thompson, Treasure Coast Food Bank food www.publixcharities.org.
serves 225,000 people facing food insecurity in the procurement manager; display a big check from Publix Super About Publix Super Markets
four-county area of Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin and Markets Charities. Photo by Treasure Coast Food Bank Publix, the largest employee-owned company in the
Okeechobee counties. U.S. with more than 240,000 associates, currently operates
The self-select mobile food pantry will expand Treasure robust programs and in partnership with 300 charitable 1,312 stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South
Coast Food Bank’s program known as Market Fresh organizations in Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, and Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia. For 25 consecutive
on the Move that delivers affordable nutritious food to Okeechobee counties. In addition to emergency food years, the company has been recognized by Fortune as a great
communities that lack access now. Market Fresh on the distribution, Treasure Coast Food Bank operates a full place to work. In addition, Publix’s dedication to superior
Move’s “grocery stores on wheels” are stocked with fresh roster of direct service programs that not only solve quality and customer service is recognized among the top
produce, dairy and meats as well as pantry staples. They the immediate problem of hunger, but help individuals in the grocery business. For more information, visit the
make regular stops in so-called food deserts, enabling those and families gain long-term food security, better health company’s newsroom at corporate.publix.com/newsroom.
communities to shop for healthy food.
“We are so grateful to receive this donation from
Publix and Publix Super Markets Charities, which will Volunteer opportunities
provide thousands of pounds of fresh produce to our
neighbors in need and expand our Market Fresh on the
Move program,” said Judith Cruz, president and CEO of
Treasure Coast Food Bank. “Market Fresh on the Move ERAF Is Seeking Volunteers
has been successful in providing fresh, nutritious food to
communities that lack access, and we’re excited about Help us create
the opportunity to expand the program with an additional a better world for
vehicle that this gift will provide.” horses who have
This gift brings the total donations to Treasure Coast had been abused
Food Bank from Publix Charities to $305,000 in 2022. or neglected.
“So many of our neighbors struggle with accessing Equine Rescue
nutritious food, but with this donation to purchase a and Adoption
mobile food pantry and donating fresh produce, we hope to Foundat ion
change that,” said Publix CEO Todd Jones. “We are proud (ERAF) is actively seeking people who have time
to continue our commitment of providing hope through and skills to volunteer. It’s a great way to gain
nourishment for people in our communities.” experience for a resume or college program, accrue
The donation from Publix Charities to Treasure Coast community service hours or join simply for the
Food Bank is one of 22 donations made this year to help personal satisfaction of using your talents and time
mobile food pantries. With this $3.85 million gift, Publix to make life better for a horse. • Designate ERAF as the beneficiary of your Amazon
Charities has donated $9.5 million to Feeding America Equine experience is not required to participate (although Smile Program where a portion of your purchases will
member food banks and other nonprofit partners in 2022. we do offer training classes). Opportunities include: support ERAF at no cost to you.
About Treasure Coast Food Bank • Stable maintenance and horse care • Sponsor a horse for as little as $20/month.
Treasure Coast Food Bank is the only food bank and • Social media (We have a SocialBee account.) • Make a tax-deductible donation (sometimes are matched
largest hunger relief organization on Florida’s Treasure • Donor outreach and fundraising by employer programs).
Coast, providing the community each year with millions • Administrative assistance • Consider estate giving. Your legacy can help to ensure
of meals valued at more than $50 million through • Community outreach (e.g. school visits, group that ERAF can continue its work on behalf of abused and
presentations) neglected horses for a long time to come. Contact us (772)
Editorial copy appearing herewith is not necessarily the viewpoint of • Landscaping and grounds maintenance 220-0150 or email eraf2000@gmail.com.
Seabreeze Publications of Central Florida. Most editorial copy is created by For more details, visit our website and fill out the Founded in 2000, ERAF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
the homeowners and is edited by their appointed editor. volunteer interest form and application. For questions, organization devoted to the rescue, rehabilitation,
or if you would like to get started sooner, please call retraining, and adoption of abused, neglected, abandoned,
Susan at (770) 354-0790. and slaughter-bound horses. We are so grateful for
Don’t have time right now? Other ways to help are: everyone who helps care for horses who would not have
• Repost or forward this to people you think may like a safe home elsewhere. ERAF is located at 6400 Martin
to participate. Highway, Palm City.

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