Solivita Friends Helping Those In NEED

ABOUT US

Solivita Friends Helping Those In NEED was formed out of a desire to help our neighbors less fortunate in Poinciana (34759) and the adjoining communities of Haines City, Dundee, Lake Hamilton, Loughman, Davenport and Lake Alfred.

  Many of our club members help pack food weekly for families at the St. Vincent de Paul St. Ann's Food Pantry located at 1001 S.10th St., Haines City. The pantry also provides utility bill, rent assistance, ESL language classes. This holiday season the Christmas Angel Program is providing gifts cards to families that call St. Ann's asking for financial help to provide a happy Christmas for their families.

  The pantry buys food at a reduced rate from FEEDING TAMPA BAY, St. Ann's Food Pantry coalition partner of FEEDING AMERICA out of Lakeland FL., which distributes food to 7 counties including Polk. The pantry receives weekly drop-offs of USDA foods. Even with these 2 sources of food, it is not enough to feed the number of hungry families in our area. The pantry also buys food each month and relies on monthly donations from St. Ann's parishioners. Volunteers also pick up food 5 days per week from local grocery store donations. We welcome all faiths in this ministry to feed the hungry. 

   With our club's participation in Solivita activities and events, the funds we raise are a lifeline for the food pantry, which is open at this time two days a week. If you have a few hours a week or month to give of your time, feel free to contact a board member for more information about our club and its Solivita activities. You can learn about our club by attending the Solivita Clubs Expo held in January every year, or by attending our club meetings, which are held September through April when our seasonal residents are here. Email alida827@gmail.com   for more information on how you can join and volunteer.

DONATED FOOD DROP-OFF LOCATIONS IN SOLIVITA: