Local 10 Day of Giving: South Florida Collects Donations Ahead of Thanksgiving

Local 10 Day of Giving Returns

• 🗓️ Local 10's Day of Giving is in its 12th year, collecting non-perishable goods to combat food insecurity ahead of the holidays.
• 📍 The event is taking place at Publix stores across South Florida, with volunteers and viewers actively participating.

Community Generosity and Volunteer Efforts

• 🛒 Shoppers are demonstrating incredible generosity, with some donating entire carts of items, including non-perishable foods, snacks for kids, and rice.
• 🤝 The organization Mana Serves a Meal is highlighted as a 100% volunteer-based effort, with a small, dedicated team working year-round.
• ❤️ Volunteers, some facing personal hardships like job loss, are giving back to the community that has supported them.

Partnerships and Broader Support

• 🏦 Tropical Financial Credit Union is a partner, emphasizing their commitment to community give-back initiatives and helping people achieve healthier financial lives.
• 💰 For those unable to donate in person, monetary donations are accepted via a QR code and the local10.com website.
• 🌟 The event aims to support the 1 million South Floridians and the 1 in 5 children who experience hunger.

Inspiring Donor Stories

• 💖 A special segment features Evelyn, who, despite being a cancer survivor, shops for donations in honor of her son Joshua and the Joshua Foundation.
• 👏 Another donor, Anya, expressed her desire to help families in need this Thanksgiving and her excitement to meet the Local 10 news team.
• 🎁 The initiative is part of a larger effort, with mention of the upcoming Big Bus Toy Express in December.