The Tree Of Life Food Bank (TOL) is bringing comfort and providing a full plate, to employees impacted by the longest government shut down in history. Some employees designated as ‘essential,’ are working but, with no pay and still need gas to go to work in order to keep their jobs. Many others have been placed on furlough or leave with no pay. Most of those impacted are struggling with daily survival to include: employees of the Dept of Homeland Security, Justice Dept, State Dept, Dept of Housing and Urban Development, as well as the military personnel serving in the U S Coast Guard.
In accordance with its vision of providing for vulnerable populations,
Tree Of Life Food Bank (TOL) will be providing food, essential goods, counseling and referral services through our community partnerships,
The Lion's Den Missions Base (TLD), Broward Transformation Center (BTC) and Joseph Storehouse, which has extended hours, so Federal employees can pick up food and grocery items until the crisis is over.
Perspective recipients can bring their employee ID to receive services.
Please go to the "Need Help" page and register
http://www.themissioncenter.org/need-help-html
You may also volunteer, register on the: "Get Involved" page
http://www.themissionscenter.org/get-involved.html
Tree of Life Food Bank Location Address and Campaign Hours
5440 NW 33rd Ave Suite 102, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
Wed: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Fri: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Sun: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Mobile Site: Mobile delivery times will be announced on TOL FB Page
Website: www.TheMissionsCenter.org
Joseph’s Storehouse
Location Address and Hours of Operation
2961-2967 NW 27 Street, Building 12,
Lauderdale Lakes Industrial Park 33311
Tues: 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Wed: 10:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thu : 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Fri: 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Sat: 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
In response, the Tree of Life Food Bank is leveraging its partnerships to provide targeted support for the duration of this Government shutdown. Consider partnering with us by volunteering. Please register on the: "Get Involved" page
http://www.themissionscenter.org/get-involved.html
Direct Financial and Goods Donations
Food donations are greatly appreciated and direct financial contributions to the Tree of Life Food Bank are recommended for quick responses to arising needs. TOL purchases bulk quantities of goods from distributors at an average of $0.13 per pound (averages $46 per pallet of food. Additional needs for your consideration are as follows:
Fuel: TOL is seeking partners who will provide access to fuel for vehicles. Partners may also provide financial support directly to fuel providers on behalf of TOL ( i.e. fuel or gift cards.)
The Tree of Life Food Bank serves as a distributor to hundreds of local food banks, places of worship, non-profit and disaster relief agencies. When investing in the Tree of Life Food Bank you are investing in hundreds of great organizations who serve their community on a regular basis.
The Tree of Life Food Bank is a privately-funded non-profit, supported by volunteers (does not pay salaries) which means 100% of your donations are used to acquire and deploy resources where needed. TOL makes receipts of all purchases from its relief funds available to donors upon request.
We truly thank you for your support.
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