Local 10's 12th Annual Day of Giving: South Florida Rallies for Hunger Relief

Kick-off for the 12th Annual Day of Giving

• 🗓️ Local 10 is celebrating its 12th annual Day of Giving event, aiming to collect non-perishable foods for local hunger relief organizations.
• 🤝 The campaign relies on community support, with crews spread across South Florida at various Publix locations to collect donations.

Inspiring Early Donations

• 💡 Joan Hagner, an 89-year-old viewer, was the first to arrive with a substantial donation, feeling blessed to contribute.
• 💖 Joan shared that she was inspired to donate after watching Local 10 News and wanted to help those affected by recent hardships, especially in the islands.
• 🥫 Her donation included items like pasta, olive oil, rice, cans, and chicken broth, emphasizing generosity during the holiday season.

Impact and Reach of Donations

• 🎯 The donations collected go to multiple hunger relief organizations across South Florida, including Manatee, Monroe, Broward, and Dade counties.
• 💰 One featured organization, Maniser Meal, is a Christ-centered, volunteer-powered group that helps individuals and families facing financial difficulties.
• 📈 Currently, 1 million South Floridians experience food insecurity, with one in five children affected, highlighting the critical need for these donations.

How to Participate

• 🛒 Viewers are encouraged to visit Publix locations across South Florida to donate non-perishable food items.
• 💻 For those unable to donate in person, a QR code is available on screen to direct viewers to a safe donation website on local10.com.
• ⏰ Donation collection is ongoing, with crews present until 10:00 a.m. at various Publix sites, including Kendall and Pembroke Pines.