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Farm Share to feed thousands of Big Bend families throughout June

Farm Share to provide food to local families in need
Posted at 8:16 AM, Jun 02, 2020
and last updated 2020-06-02 08:16:53-04

(WTXL) — Farm Share is continuing to help communities around the Big Bend during the pandemic by hosting six free drive-thru food distribution events.

Throughout the month of June, Farm Share is partnering with multiple organizations, including Grand Order of Archangels, Living Stones International, Madison County, and Franklin’s County Coalition, to feed thousands of local families in need.

Organizers say the distributions are drive-thru only to minimize contact and ensure the safety of all parties.

To obtain food, attendees must arrive in a vehicle with their windows up and their trunks open.

All recipients must also have a nose/mouth covering. Food is provided on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Individuals in attendance should expect to receive the following items:

  • Fresh produce
  • Proteins
  • Non-perishable goods
  • Water

Those looking to support can make donations via FarmShare.org or by texting “EAT” to 41-444.

Below are the details of each food distribution event:

1. Date: Wednesday, June 3

Time: Event begins at 10:00 a.m.

Location: Archangels Carrabelle 1601 Kenneth B Cope Ave, Carrabelle, FL 32322, USA

2. Date: Saturday, June 6

Time: Event begins at 9 a.m.

Location: Living Stones in Madison County 165 SW 3rd Ave., Madison, Fl 32340

3. Date: Wednesday, June 10

Time: Event begins at 11 a.m.

Location: Franklin’s Promise Coalition 192 14th St. Apalachicola, 32320

3. Date: Saturday, June 13

Time: Event begins at 8 a.m.

Location: Living Stones in Taylor County 1600 E Green St., Perry, 32347

4. Date: Saturday, June 20

Time: Event begins at 8 a.m.

Location: Less Fortunate Still Matters in Taylor County 1600 E Green St., Perry, 32347

5. Date: Wednesday, June 24

Time: Event begins at 9 a.m.

Location: Mt. Olive Freewill Baptist Church 1400 W King St., Quincy, 32351

6. Date:Saturday, June 27

Time: Event begins at 10 a.m.

Location: Carter’s Corner 3377 Jim Lee Rd., Tallahassee, 32301