While Rotary Clubs often host food drives on an annual basis for their local communities, it’s the first time 47 clubs in the Central Florida area are uniting to provide one million meals to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.
Rotary’s “Million Meal Marathon” kicks off on Oct. 30 and runs through Nov. 13.
The effort comes as families continue to experience the impact of lost jobs and other ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a recent report, Feeding America estimated that one in seven people – and one in five children – in Central Florida live in households that may face food insecurity this year.
“The need is really great, and so are the people of Central Florida,” explained Rotary District Governor Barry Gainer. “I believe that by working together we can reach the goal and help thousands of local families this holiday season.”
Added Dave Krepcho, president and CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida: “We’re extremely grateful to have the Rotary Clubs band together in this way to raise $250,000 – which equates to one million meals. It’s another example of how the Central Florida community has stepped in to help us fill the meal gap caused by the pandemic over the past 18 months.”
Every dollar that’s donated to the virtual food drive campaign can provide four meals. Financial donations can be made securely at www.RotaryMillionMeals.com.
Your support changes lives.
$10 can provide 40 meals to families facing hunger this fall.
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