Oct. 31 Collection for the Harvest Drive Will Support Broward Families
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020
SUNRISE, Fla. – The Florida Panthers announced today that the Florida Panthers Foundation and UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) will host a drive-thru food drive at BB&T Center on Oct. 31 in conjunction with Harvest Drive Florida to benefit Broward County families in need for the upcoming holiday season.
Panthers fans and the South Florida community are invited to head to BB&T Center this Halloween between 10 am and 2 pm to drop off food donations at the Ford Garage at the front of the building. The entrance for cars will be through Gate 5 off of 136th Ave/Panther Parkway and those wishing to make donations will be able to stay in their cars throughout the drive through event.
“This year it is even more important than ever that we find a way to assist families in Broward County that are struggling to put food on their table. The Harvest Drive’s collection with the Florida Panthers at the BB&T is an opportunity for us to come together to make our community a kinder and healthier place,” said Harvest Drive Founder Renee Herman. “The food that we collect here will be distributed to families in need referred by Broward County School social workers. We are thankful to the Florida Panthers for joining with the Harvest Drive to bring much-needed food and hope to recipient families.”
Items needed include:
- Cereal
- Boxed milk
- Pancake mix
- Syrup
- Mac and Cheese
- Soup
- Peanut Butter
- Jelly
- Applesauce
- Cookies
- Crackers
- Canned Corn
- Canned Green Beans
- Canned Black Beans
- Rice
- Boxed Mashed Potatoes
- Canned Sweet Potatoes
- Canned Cranberry Sauce
- Stuffing
- Gravy in cans or packets
- Cornbread Muffin Mix
No glass jars with donations please.
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About Harvest Drive Florida
The mission of the Harvest Drive, Inc. is to promote the concept of philanthropy to Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) students. Students, working in conjunction with community partners, provide food and other necessities including gently worn clothing and gently used household items to Broward County schools’ families in need during the Thanksgiving holiday and throughout the year. The Harvest Drive strives to educate students on the issue of hunger and empower them to take leadership roles in lessening hunger’s devastating impact.
About Ultimate Kronos Group
At UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group), Our Purpose Is People. Built from a merger that created one of the largest cloud companies in the world, UKG believes organizations succeed when they focus on their people. As a leading global provider of HCM, payroll, HR service delivery, and workforce management solutions, UKG’s award-winning Pro, Dimensions, and Ready solutions help tens of thousands of organizations across geographies and in every industry drive better business outcomes, improve HR effectiveness, streamline the payroll process, and help make work a better, more connected experience for everyone. UKG has more than 12,000 employees around the globe and is known for its inclusive workplace culture. The company has earned numerous awards for its culture, products, and services, including consecutive years on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For list. To learn more, visit www.ukg.com.
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