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Miami Dolphins, Lift Up America and Tyson Foods, Inc. Team Up to Tackle Hunger

Cindy Hestand, Lift Up America — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

WHO: Representatives from Tyson Foods, Inc., Lift Up America, Feeding South Florida and the Miami Dolphins.

WHAT: Tyson Foods is partnering with Lift Up America and the Miami Dolphins to donate 30,000 pounds of protein to Feeding South Florida.

This contribution will be distributed to more than 50 local food agencies.

Interviews and photo opportunities with representatives from each organization will be available throughout the event.

WHEN: Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011

11:30 a.m., press conference

11:45 a.m., food distribution begins

WHERE: Sun Life Stadium

2269 Dan Marino Blvd.

Miami Gardens, FL 33056

*Event will take place in Gate C on the Westside. Please use Gate 4 entrance.

WHY: The event is significant because:

Lift Up America and Tyson Foods have established a unique partnership with professional and college sports teams from around the U.S., to create awareness of the needs that exist within our country, and to encourage leaders from all walks of life to come together in creative, compassionate ways to address those needs. Each year, Feeding South Florida distributes over 29 million pounds of food to more than 700 not-for-profit organizations within the community. For the past 10 years, Tyson has been actively engaged in hunger relief. Since 2000, the company has donated more than 82 million pounds of protein.

CONTACTS:

Worth Sparkman, Tyson Foods, Inc., 479-290-6358, worth.sparkman@tyson.com

Anthea Pennant, Feeding South Florida, 954-518-1832, apennant@feedingsouthflorida.org

Jason Jenkins/ Michael Leach, Miami Dolphins, 954-452-7010, jjenkins@dolphins.com

Cindy Hestand, Lift Up America, 858-485-1493, cindy.hestand@liftupamerica.org

Paul and Young Ron Host Badia Tailgate Party This Sunday

Duree Ross — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

Media Contacts:

Anthea Pennant, Director of External Affairs
954-518-1832, apennant@feedingsouthflorida.org

Durée Ross, PR Consultant
954-723-9350, duree@dureeandcompany.com

WHO/WHAT:

The "Paul & Young Ron Mornings™" radio show and its hosts Paul Castronovo and "Young" Ron Brewer are heading to the Miami Dolphins game on Sunday, Nov. 20 at Sun Life Stadium to hold a tailgate and the show's 21st Annual Holiday Food Drive benefiting Feeding South Florida™ (formerly Daily Bread Food Bank).

Before the game, Paul and Young Ron invite the public to join them at the Badia Tailgate at the stadium's Gate H from 9a – 1p, along with local celebrity chefs and a special visit from The Travel Channel: Adam Richman host of Man vs. Food. The chefs will be serving mouthwatering foods such as pulled pork sandwiches, kobe sliders and more. Tickets for the tailgate, which can be purchased on-site, are $10 each. All proceeds from the Badia Tailgate will benefit Feeding South Florida.

For Paul & Young Ron's 21st Annual Holiday Food Drive, Feeding South Florida representatives will be collecting non-perishable canned goods and dry products (preferably no glass) and money at each of the stadium's gates from 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Some much-needed items include canned meats and tuna, canned stew and pasta, canned juices, rice and beans (dry or canned), canned fruits and vegetables, macaroni & cheese, and peanut butter and jelly (in plastic containers). Alcohol will not be accepted.

Each year, Paul and Young Ron, with considerable help from listeners on its four South Florida radio stations, donates contributed money and more than a million pounds of food to feed hungry people in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Monroe Counties.

WHEN:

Sunday, Nov. 20

9 a.m.-12:45 p.m.: Badia Tailgate hosted by Paul and Young Ron

Donations accepted at each gate

WHERE:

Sun Life Stadium

2269 Dan Marino Blvd.

Miami Gardens, FL 33056

Publix Super Markets Launches Food For All Campaign

Publix Super Markets — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

‘Tis the season to show your support of Feeding South Florida by donating to the “Food For All” program at any of your local Publix Super Markets!

Kicking off November 13, Publix Super Markets Miami Division will be running their annual holiday “Food For All” fundraiser, and Feeding South Florida is pleased to be one of this year’s beneficiaries! The point-of-purchase fundraiser will be set up at all Publix checkout stands, and features $1, $3 and $5 donation coupons displayed in burgundy and gold boards. Customers can donate simply by selecting a coupon in the desired denomination and handing it to the cashier to be scanned. The donation amount appears on the final grocery bill, and all donations are tax-deductible.

Publix Super Markets and their customers successfully raised over $1.5 million through the 2010 holiday season “Food For All” program, benefitting over 70 charitable organizations in South Florida. Giving just a little can make a huge difference!

The six-week program will conclude on December 24, 2011 so customers are encouraged to donate as often as they like! Thank you Publix Super Markets for your continued support!

About Publix Super Markets
Publix is privately owned and operated by its 147,500 employees, with 2010 sales of $25.1 billion. Currently Publix has 1,039 stores in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama and Tennessee. The company has been named one of FORTUNE’s “100 Best Companies to Work For in America” for 14 consecutive years. In addition, Publix’s dedication to superior quality and customer service is recognized as tops in the grocery business, most recently by an American Customer Satisfaction Index survey. For more information, visit the company’s website, www.publix.com.

About Food For All
Food For All is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that partners with thousands of grocery retailers nationwide to run point-of-purchase fundraisers. Since 1985, Food For All has successfully raised over $76 million to fight hunger here in the United States and around the world. For more information, please visit our website: www.foodforall.org or email tracey@foodforall.org.

FSF Partners with JPMorgan Chase to Launch First Mobile Food Pantry in Liberty City

Duree Ross — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

Media Contacts:
Duree Ross; (954) 723-9350; duree@dureeandcompany.com

JPMorgan Chase:
Melissa Shuffield, (305) 926-0343; Melissa.shuffield@jpmorgan.com

MEDIA ALERT/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY

Feeding South Florida Partners with JPMorgan Chase to Launch First Mobile Food Pantry Distribution in Liberty City on November 10^th

Refrigerated trucks to offer healthy food, fresh produce to area residents at no cost

WHO/WHAT:

JPMorgan Chase will join Feeding South Florida (formerly Daily Bread Food Bank) to kick-off Mobile Food Pantry visits in Liberty City. The mobile pantry/farmer’s market distribution was designed to ensure that South Floridians who are food insecure continuously receive fresh fruits, vegetables and other healthy foods. The first of the Thursday weekly distributions in Liberty City will take place on Thursday, Nov. 10^th at 1:30 p.m. at Glory Temple Ministry in Miami, Fla.

The mobile food pantry/farmer’s market distribution is expected to feed roughly 300 individuals per week. For the inaugural visit to Liberty City, approximately 30 to 40 JPMorgan Chase volunteers will be on-site to help with food distribution. Thanks to JPMorgan Chase and Glory Temple Ministry (one of over 800 non-profit organizations that work with Feeding South Florida to distribute food), Feeding South Florida will for the first time provide free fresh fruits, vegetables, etc. to the 3,000 to 4,000 families it serves.

Chase donated a total of $40,000 to fund the weekly distributions for one year.

The refrigerated mobile food pantry vehicle is part of a nationwide fleet from Kraft Foods and its Foundation in partnership with Feeding America.

According to Feeding South Florida’s records, 432,990 individuals in Miami-Dade County experience food insecurity; over 147,000 of those are children. Recently, Feeding South Florida’s agencies are reporting a 39 percent increase in the demand for food services, due to the current economic climate. Every year, Feeding South Florida helps more than 936,000 people.

WHEN:

Thursday, Nov. 10

1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

WHERE:

Glory Temple Ministry

7950 NW 22nd Ave.

Miami, FL 33147

HOW:

Please contact Duree Ross at 954-723-9350 or duree@dureeandcompany.com to confirm your attendance.

Target Employees Volunteer at Mobile Food Pantry

Duree Ross — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

TARGET CORPORATION DONATES $5000 TO FEEDING SOUTH FLORIDA;
TARGET TEAM MEMBERS TO VOLUNTEER AT NOV. 9 MOBILE FOOD PANTRY EVENT

WHO/WHAT:

In celebration of Target Corporation’s recent $5000 donation to Feeding South Florida™ (formerly Daily Bread Food Bank) toward its mobile food pantry, 30-40 Target team members will be volunteering at Feeding South Florida’s mobile food pantry event on Nov. 9 at Networking for Christ in Hollywood, Fla.

Target team members will be providing “Fast, Fun and Friendly” service (reflecting Target’s customer service mission) to approximately 300 individuals facing food insecurity during the farmer’s market-style food distribution. Target will also provide a reusable bag to all who attend.

The mobile food pantry distribution will provide 7000 to 10,000 pounds of fresh vegetables, fruits, and bread products to individuals in need. The refrigerated vehicle is part of a nationwide fleet from Kraft Foods (the Kraft Foods Mobile Pantry Program) and its Foundation in partnership with Feeding America.

“We are very thankful for Target’s generosity, not only regarding their donation, but also the manpower they will provide for our Nov. 9 mobile food pantry,” said Judith Gatti, executive director of Feeding South Florida. “Target is helping Feeding South Florida to make great strides in the fight against hunger.

In South Florida alone, 936,000 individuals are food insecure; 36 percent of those served are children. Feeding South Florida provides approximately 29 million pounds of food annually to over 800 agencies throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Monroe Counties. Recently, Feeding South Florida’s agencies are reporting a 39 percent increase in the demand for food services, due to the current economic climate.

WHEN:

Wednesday, Nov. 9

8:30-11:30 a.m.

WHERE:

Networking for Christ Agency

6122 Washington Street

Hollywood, FL 33023

Pepsi Employees to Volunteer at Mobile Food Pantry

Duree Ross — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

Pepsi Helps Locals Prepare for Thanksgiving at Nov. 9 Mobile Food Pantry In Lake Worth, $5000 Donation to Feeding South Florida

WHAT:

On Wednesday, Nov. 9 from 3-5 p.m., 20-30 Pepsi employees will be helping 350-400 individuals who are food insecure to prepare for a hearty Thanksgiving, when they volunteer at Feeding South Florida™’s (formerly Daily Bread Food Bank) mobile food pantry event in Lake Worth, Fla. Pepsi is also donating $5000 to Feeding South Florida.

Pepsi volunteers will be distributing fresh vegetables, fruits, and bread and Pepsi products during the farmer’s market-style food distribution. The refrigerated mobile food pantry vehicle is part of a nationwide fleet from Kraft Foods (the Kraft Foods Mobile Pantry Program) and its Foundation in partnership with Feeding America.

“Pepsi’s donation of volunteer hours, as well as its monetary donation, will make a great difference in the lives of many who experience food insecurity, especially during the holidays,” said Judith Gatti, executive director of Feeding South Florida. “We’re very thankful for Pepsi’s efforts.”

In Palm Beach County alone, 212,500 individuals are food insecure; 72,250 of those served are children. Feeding South Florida provides approximately 29 million pounds of food annually to over 800 agencies throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Monroe Counties. Recently, Feeding South Florida’s agencies are reporting a 39 percent increase in the demand for food services, due to the current economic climate. "Pepsi Beverage Company appreciates the opportunity to give back to the community we live and work in. Our local employees are excited to Give Back with Feeding South Florida,” said Paula Hopkins regional sales director for Pepsi South Florida Region.

WHO:

Pepsi volunteers, Feeding South Florida representatives, approximately 350-400 individuals in need served by Apostolic Tabernacle, Apostolic Tabernacle representatives

WHEN:

Wednesday, Nov. 9

3-5 p.m.

WHERE:

Apostolic Tabernacle

210 North J Street

Lake Worth, FL 33460

FSF Chosen by Wells Fargo Customers to Win $40,000

Duree Ross — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST

On July 13 at a Miami parade and event celebrating the new Wells Fargo brand in Southeast Florida, Feeding South Florida™ (formerly Daily Bread Food Bank) was declared the first place winner among five Southeast region charities of a $40,000 grant from the financial services company. Wachovia customers voted for charities to win the grants, which the company awarded in celebration of Wachovia becoming Wells Fargo in the Southeast Florida region, and its continued support of the community.

When Wachovia customers received notice about the new brand, they were asked to vote for five different charities in the Southeast region to receive the grants, totaling $100,000. While Feeding South Florida won first place, four other esteemed charities also won grants. The second place grant of $25,000 went to March of Dimes of Miami-Dade and Broward, third place ($15,000) to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami-Dade and Broward, the fourth place grant of $10,500 to United Way of Dade, Broward and Monroe Counties, and fifth place ($10,000) went to Goodwill of Miami-Dade and Broward.

“We are extremely honored to have been chosen by Wells Fargo customers to be the first place grant winner, and to be in the company of four other highly respected charities,” said Maria R. Millares, president of Feeding South Florida’s Board of Directors. “This generous grant will help us to continue to fight hunger and help the over 935,000 individuals living in South Florida who are facing food insecurity.”

For every dollar donated, Feeding South Florida can distribute nine pounds of food and grocery items. Out of every dollar donated, 98.4 cents goes directly to feed the hungry.

Shelley Freeman, Wells Fargo’s president of Florida Community Banking, said, “We felt that it was important to let our customers decide who they wanted to receive the grants. We’re very pleased that through our grants, five local charities including Feeding South Florida will have additional resources to help many people in the Southeast region.”

Wachovia banking locations across the Southeast Florida region became Wells Fargo stores over the July 9 weekend as a result of the largest bank merger in U.S. history. With the integration, customers will be able to access more than 6,200 Wells Fargo banking store locations and 12,000 ATMs across the U.S., along with additional products and services. All banking stores have been remodeled to reflect the Wells Fargo brand and open floor plan; 28 of the stores in the Southeast Florida region also feature a historic community mural.

About Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a nationwide, diversified, community-based financial services company with $1.2 trillion in assets. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in San Francisco, Wells Fargo provides banking, insurance, investments, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance through more than 9,000 stores, 12,000 ATMs, the Internet (wellsfargo.com and wachovia.com), and other distribution channels across North America and internationally. With approximately 280,000 team members, Wells Fargo serves one in three households in America. Wells Fargo & Company was ranked #23 on Fortune’s 2011 rankings of America’s largest corporations. Wells Fargo’s vision is to satisfy all our customers’ financial needs and help them succeed financially.

About Feeding South Florida

Feeding South Florida™ (formerly Daily Bread Food Bank) is a not-for-profit organization that empowers other South Florida not-for-profit organizations to assist people in need and improve their lives. Feeding South Florida does this by providing food and other grocery products; and by educating and engaging our community to fight hunger and poverty. Through a local network of more than 800 other not-for-profit organizations, Feeding South Florida strives to serve children, the elderly, the mentally and physically challenged, veterans and the working poor with compassion and integrity. Feeding South Florida is a member of Feeding America, the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief charity. Over 24 million pounds of food is distributed within the community by Feeding South Florida each year. Feeding South Florida’s headquarters is located at 2501 SW 32 Terrace, Pembroke Park, FL, 33023. For more information, please call (954) 518-1818 or visit www.feedingsouthflorida.org.

FSF Board President Featured in El Nuevo Herald

Ivonne Gomez, El Nuevo Herald — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST

En el sur de la Florida hay niños que pasan hambre. Que, si no tuvieran ayuda, no comerían regularmente durante el fin de semana. Su alimentación básica se limita a la que le dan en la escuela y tendrían que esperar desde el viernes hasta el lunes que regresan a clases para tener una comida completa de nuevo. Sus familias pasan la misma necesidad.

“Mucha gente todavía no puede creer que en un país tan rico como el nuestro haya tanta gente que pase hambre’’, afirmó María R. Millares, quien ejerce como presidenta de la junta directiva de Feeding South Florida, una entidad que se encarga de mitigar el hambre de individuos y familias que enfrentan esa necesidad.

“Lo contradictorio es que un 20 por ciento de la comida de este país se bota y se desperdicia’’, agregó Millares.

De ahí el tema que domina la sede de Feeding South Florida, ubicada en los límites con el Condado de Broward; se lee en los letreros de la pared, estampados en camisetas de camuflaje y en afiches con frases como En list Here, que animan a la gente a enlistarse en un ejército preparado para combatir el hambre al reducir el desperdicio de alimentos.

En el salón de reuniones de la sede, en una gran maqueta con el mapa de Florida se indica con fichas rojas los diferentes centros a los que llega la ayuda de Feeding South Florida y desde el techo parecen caer sobre el área pequeños paracaidistas, que llevan letreros como Walmart, Winn Dixie, Publix, Macy’s, Bank of America, algunas de las entidades que colaboran con la causa.

To view the complete article, please click here.

Tyson Foods Launches KNOW Hunger Campaign

Feeding South Florida — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

Tyson Foods has just launched the KNOW Hunger campaign to create awareness of hunger in the U.S.Â In recognition, Tyson has pledged a food donation of 1 million pounds to food banks and other hunger relief charities.Â Â

Tyson has selected certain cities to schedule a donation event - selection is based partly on Tyson having a local customer and inviting them to participate in the event. Â Tyson will call the receiving food banks in advance and will work with them to plan an event. In addition, Tyson is also supporting hunger advocacy efforts at the national level through their partnership with Feeding America.

To view the Tyson Foods KNOW Hunger microsite, please click here. This website will allow you to nominate a hunger hero who you feel hasÂ made a real difference inÂ your communityÂ and review how you can utilize your social media networks for this cause marketing campaign.

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FSF Board President Wins Leaders of Hope Award

Feeding South Florida — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

Maria R. Millares, President of the Board of Feeding South Florida, was recognized by the AARP and Telemundo with the "Lideres de Esperanza" (Leaders of Hope) award.

AARP Create the Good and Telemundo recently joined together in the fight against hunger, launching "Lideres de Esperanza," (Leaders of Hope) which is a community initiative focused on publicly recognizing the dedication of Hispanic community leaders who are directly involved in hunger related issues. One leader of hope from each of the following cities were chosen as Leaders of Hope in the fight against hunger: Los Angeles, New York, Miami and San Antonio.

Maria R. Millares was chosen as the winner of the Miami region, winning $2,500 for Feeding South Florida in addition to a trip to Los Angeles for the awards luncheon in April 2011.

For more information on the Lideres de Esperanza, please click here.