Local 10 Day of Giving: South Florida Collects Donations for Those in Need

12th Annual Day of Giving

• 🗓️ Local 10 is hosting its 12th annual Day of Giving event across South Florida.
• 📍 Donations are being collected at Publix stores throughout the region, with a focus on Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe Counties.
• 🤝 The event aims to support seven nonprofit organizations that provide food and assistance to thousands of people monthly.

Community Response and Donations

• 🥫 Non-perishable food items such as canned goods, beans, mac and cheese, rice, and vegetable oil are being donated.
• 💖 The outpouring of kindness includes anonymous donations, hugs, and emotional contributions from the community.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Donated items will be boxed and distributed to over 500 registered families to ensure they have meals for the holidays.

Impact of The Caring Place

• 🌟 Patricia McFoy from The Caring Place highlighted their 10-year partnership with Local 10 and expressed gratitude for the community's support.
• 🍽️ The Caring Place has been in existence for over 103 years and feeds 1,500 people daily, providing over 15,000 meals a day.
• 🌍 They serve individuals facing homelessness and food insecurity, emphasizing the importance of community support.

How to Participate

• ⏰ The donation drive continues until 7:00 PM at various Publix locations.
• 💻 For those unable to donate physically, a QR code is available to facilitate safe monetary donations via the Local 10 website.
• 👋 Viewers are encouraged to visit the donation sites, say hello, donate, and participate in the positive atmosphere.