Local 10 Day of Giving: South Florida Collects Food for Hunger Relief

Local 10 Day of Giving: 12 Years Strong

• 🗓️ The Local 10 Day of Giving is celebrating its 12th year of collecting non-perishable food items for local hunger relief organizations in South Florida.
• 🤝 This annual event relies on the generosity of viewers to help feed families, especially during the holidays.

Impact of Food Insecurity in South Florida

• ⚠️ Approximately 1 million South Floridians currently face food insecurity, with one in five children going hungry.
• 📉 Recent cuts in funding and delays in benefits have increased the critical need for support this year.
• 🎯 The donations collected go to organizations like Maniser Meal and Joshua's Heart Foundation, which serve hundreds of families weekly.

How You Can Donate

• 🛒 Visit any Publix location across South Florida to donate non-perishable food items such as canned goods, pumpkin puree, or soup.
• 💰 If you cannot make it to a store, you can donate monetarily by scanning the QR code on screen or visiting the Local 10 website.
• 📍 Donation sites are open at various Publix locations, including Pembroke Pines and Kendall, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Community and Spirit

• ✨ Local 10 crews are on-site at Publix locations, encouraging community participation and celebrating the spirit of giving.
• 🎭 Staff members are dressed in festive outfits, adding to the community atmosphere and encouraging donations.
• 💖 The event highlights the power of community coming together to address critical needs and support local non-profits.