As Thanksgiving approaches, a recent donation from a local high school has given Interfaith Emergency Services one more reason to be thankful this year.
Vanguard High School and Ocala Health came together for a $5,000 grant of food that was purchased for Interfaith’s food pantry.
In a Facebook post on Tuesday, Interfaith shared pictures of the nearly three tons (5,966 pounds) of donated food items.
The grant required that the students build something with the food, and so they turned the donations into a Thanksgiving staple: pumpkin pie, complete with whipped cream.
Interfaith offers services to those in need within the community, including a food pantry, clothing closet, homeless shelter, Food 4 Kids program, thrift store, and outreach centers.
With the impact of COVID-19 on the community, including food shortages, Interfaith has relied on the generosity of the community for continued food donations.
For more information, visit the Interfaith Emergency Services website.