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Jun 30, 2009 2:37 pm US/Eastern
Neighbors 4 Neighbors Hosts Food Drive For S. Fla.
Food Drive To Replenish South Florida Food Banks
Register Here For The Food 4 South Florida Food Drive
Click Here To Donate To Neighbors 4 Neighbors Or Call (305) 597-4404
DORAL (CBS4) ―
South Florida food banks continue to hurt during these tough economic times, and this means some of the most vulnerable residents in our population that depend on them are suffering.
From skyrocketing housing and food costs, to increases at the gas pump, many South Floridians who were living on the edge now find themselves relying on the generosity of others just to survive. For some families that means turning to area food banks for the first time.
But it is not just families that are having trouble keeping up with the demands placed upon them. Local food banks are also having trouble keeping their shelves stocked with food as the demand for their services grows.
That's why
CBS4's Neighbors 4 Neighbors has teamed up with Chick-fil-A restaurants throughout South Florida to sponsor
"Food 4 South Florida", a food drive aimed at replenishing shrinking food banks for families facing financial hardship.
The
"Food 4 South Florida" food drive kicks off Wednesday, July 1st and runs through Friday, July 31st.
Community groups, individuals, and businesses who participate, will be paired with a food bank closest to them. To sign up, simply go to
cbs4.com/neighbors.
Chick-fil-A will participate by having nine of its locations serve as drop-off points:
- Dadeland Mall (Food Court)
- Doral FSU
- The Fountains of Miramar
- Pembroke Lakes Mall
- Sawgrass Square
- Westfield Broward (Broward Mall)
- Lauderhill
- Coral Square Mall
- Coral Springs
Because the economy is also making it harder for pet owners, Neighbors will also accept pet food donations and arrange distribution for the community's furry friends.
If you would like to help by donating food for South Florida families, you can also contact
Neighbors 4 Neighbors at (305) 597-4404 or you can
CLICK HERE to donate money.
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