Abacoa & Alton Neighbors - May 2021

28 Abacoa &Alton N E I G H B O R S | M a y 2 0 2 1 Palm Beach County Food Bank Opens New, Fully Funded Facility New Building Will Double Capacity to Serve Community By Jennifer Brooks | Photo by Capehart Photography Dozens of community leaders and VIPs attended the Palm Beach County Food Bank’s ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the move to a new, fully funded warehouse and distribution facility. Under the leadership of co-chairs Debbie Pucillo and Rev. Cecie Titcomb, the organization’s $3 million “Grow with Us” capital campaign supported the Palm Beach County nonprofit’s move to double its capacity to serve the community. Attendees enjoyed light bites and tours at the socially distanced ceremony. The Palm Beach County Food Bank procures food from grocery stores, farmers, food distributors, wholesalers and other sources and provides it to almost 200 local community partners, including food pantries, soup kitchens and residential housing programs. Palm Beach County Food Bank programs reach families, school children and seniors, and connect those in need to available benefits and resources. The Palm Beach County Food Bank provides partner agencies culturally appropriate food and necessities CHARITY SPOTLIGHT ▶ HEY, SPORTS FANS! DOWNLOAD THE BVM SPORTS APP AND: • ENJOY local and national sports content all from the palm of your hand! • CREATE an account to keep up with all your favorite local and national teams. • SHARE your favorite sports content via social media, text or email with just a few clicks. Have everything sports right at your fingertips. ▶ ▶ Download the BVM Sports App today! ◀ ◀ BVM Sports: One Place. All Sports. James Greco, Marti LaTour, Verdenia Baker, Jamie Kendall, Debbie Pucillo and Cecie Titcomb