STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL DONATES $60,550
On June 26, the Florida Strawberry Festival presented a check for $60,550 to the United Food Bank.
The United Food Bank programs include Feeding Our Community, Feeding Our Future, Feeding Out Legacy, and a monthly mobile pantry. These services provide food directly to those in need by way of on-site distribution. Through donors, staff, and volunteers, a box of food is given to clients every two weeks.
A new, expanded and upgraded facility for the Food Bank is currently under construction on East Alsobrook Street.
PLANT CITY CHAMPIONS FOR YOUTH
A new, Plant City, non-profit organization has been established to support the youth of the Plant City area. Their mission statement reads, “The Club will promote activities and opportunities that help Plant City, Florida, area young people build strong character and realize their full potential as responsible citizens and leaders through service, personal development, and recreational opportunities.”
As a local-based volunteer organization, every penny collected will stay within the Plant City area. Programs offered by the former club—Optimist club of Plant City, will be continued. Academic and social growth is recognized through programs such as the Teen Talk speech contest, the Youth Excellence Awards program for outstanding high school students, a Law Appreciation dinner involving area middle school students, participation in the Parks & Recreation Annual Easter Egg Hunt, and their “Monster Mash” Trunk or Treat event, financial assistance for the Plant City High School Senior Awards program, and the distribution of at least $6,000 each year in vocational school for college scholarships to area high school graduates.
Youth athletics is an important part of growing up for many children, and the new club will continue the tradition of involvement with the Parks & Recreation flag football, basketball, and soccer leagues, including sponsorship of the skills competitions in those sports.
The Plant City Champions for Youth web site, www.pcchampionsforyouth.org, has more information on the programs offered to area youth. The club can be emailed with any information requests at pcchampionsforyouth@outlook.com or through the contact page of their web site.
FUTURE HOME COMING SOON
President & CEO of the Plant City Chamber, Christine Miller, alongside Chamber board members, closed on the building that will serve as the new home for the Chamber. More information will be shared in the coming months. The Chamber thanks everyone who has been involved in the selection of the new building over the past 3 years!
LIFE LINE SCREENING
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Affordable Health Screenings are coming to Plant City, Florida. Residents living in, and around Plant City, Florida can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. St Peter’s Episcopal Church of Plant City will host this community event on Thursday, July 18, 2024. The site is located at 302 Carey Street in Plant City. Screening can check for:
The level of plaque buildup in your arteries, related to risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke and overall vascular health.
HDL and LDL Cholesterol levels
Diabetes risk
Kidney and thyroid function, and more
Screenings are affordable and convenient. Free parking is also available.
Special package pricing starts at $159, but consultants will work with you to create a package that is right for you based on your age and risk factors. Call 1-877-237-1287 or visit our website at www.lifelinescreening.com. Pre-registration is required.