Feeding Northeast Florida To Host Sort-A-Thon To Aid Summer Hunger On June 9

From The JAX Chamber:

June 7, 2021

WHAT:

Feeding Northeast Florida (FNEFL) will host a sort-a-thon event to create “snack packs” of food that will be distributed to children experiencing hunger during the summer months while school is out. The event will be held on June 9, 2021 at the Police Athletic League of Jacksonville (PAL).

The snack packs created during the sort-a-thon will be distributed for free throughout the summer at various food distribution locations around the city including PAL, Boys and Girls Club of Northeast Florida, and Girls, Inc. Feeding Northeast Florida aims to ease the burden for children and families who rely on free and reduced meals provided through school during summer break.

Approximately 1 in 4 children and students face hunger and food insecurity on the First Coast.

Last year, Feeding Northeast Florida provided food resources to 2.8 million individuals –– 23% were children.

WHO:

Susan King, President & CEO, Feeding Northeast Florida

Ingrid Bowman Thomas, Director of Development, Police Athletic League

WHEN: Wednesday, June 9 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Media are encouraged to arrive by 9:45 a.m. and are welcome to stay until noon for additional b-roll and interview opportunities.

WHERE:

Police Athletic League of Jacksonville

3450 Monument Rd

Jacksonville, FL 32225

SAFETY:

FNEFL aims to ensure the health and safety of staff, media and guests. Masks will be required and social distancing will be enforced.

This press release was produced by The JAX Chamber. The views expressed here are the author’s own.