December 16, 2017 (Orlando) – ‘Tis the Season…the Season of Love (Giving) – Not that it doesn’t happen throughout the year but today there are three major “gives” going on throughout Central Florida of which residents can take advantage.

The big gives today are in Orlando (Pine Hills), Apopka and Sanford! Go or take someone you know who’s in need of a little help (be it Food, Clothing, Toys, Services) this Christmas. There is no cost.

• Seasons Blessings Community Giveaway. Sponsored by the Experience Christian Center, Pastor Derrick L. McRae. Time: 9:03 a.m. – 12 p.m. Location: Evans High School, 4949  Silver Star Road, Orlando, FL 32808.
• Season of Giving Food Distribution. Sponsored by Florida Senator Randolph Bracy.  Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.  Location: John H. Bridges Community Center, 445 W. 13th Street, Building F, Apopka, FL 32703.
• Holiday Food Baskets. Sponsored by Communion Packaging L.L.C. First come, first served per family. Drive-thru set up. One basket per car and  One toy, sponsored by David Hoenig.  Time: 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. Location: 751 Cornwall Road, Sanford, FL 32773.

Go or if you can’t go, spread the word. You never know: it could be a blessing to someone who is in right now.

God bless you and Merry Christmas. Remember we are celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, reflecting on God’s love for all of us. He gave us his only begotten son, Jesus, the Christ, Emmanuel! Thank you Lord! It’s in that spirit that we should give (and receive). Amen.

– Trish Martin, Founder & Editor

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