United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties (UWLS) is partnering with Lake Sumter State College (LSSC), Lake Cares and Second Harvest of Central Florida for their 2nd annual ThanksGiveAway food distribution event. Lake County and Sumter County residents in need of food before this Thanksgiving Holiday are encouraged to participate in the drive-thru event.
Food distribution will begin at 9:30 am on Wednesday, Nov. 17th and run until all food is distributed. The event will take place on LSSC’s Leesburg Campus at 9501 U.S. Highway 441, Leesburg. Participants should enter the campus at College Drive from U.S. Highway 441.
All distribution will be conducted via drive-thru and Covid safety procedures will be followed. Participants are asked to remain in their cars as volunteers will load the boxes of food into the trunks or designated areas.
About UWLS
United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties serves needs in the areas of income, education and health in both Lake and Sumter Counties. Whether these needs exist among members of the ALICE Population, Veteran population, those who’ve never faced hardship before, or those who wish to support or volunteer to serve and share with others, United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties facilitates and delivers a number of direct services and programs including the Master Teacher program, lending library, and Born Learning Trail for early education; the Mission United program to guide Veterans through the complex system of benefits; the VITA program providing free tax preparation, the Family Stability Services program providing financial assistance for rent, mortgage, and utilities, and the Stronger Families program teaching participants the skills to increase sustainability and self-sufficiency. United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties also provides grants or support that funds programs in nearly 20 partner agencies or non-profits.
About United Way
United Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community. Supported by 2.9 million volunteers, 9.8 million donors worldwide and $4.7 billion raised every year, United Way is the world’s largest privately-funded nonprofit. We’re engaged in 1,800 communities across more than 40 countries and territories worldwide to create sustainable solutions to the challenges facing our communities. United Way partners include global, national and local businesses, nonprofits, government, civic and faith-based organizations, along with educators, labor leaders, health providers, senior citizens, students and more. For more information about United Way, please visit UnitedWay.org. Follow us on Twitter: @UnitedWay and #LiveUnited.
