Every summer, the six food pantries in Venice, FL are in critical need of food so they can feed the children who typically depend on the lunch they get at school. This need has been wonderfully met by the US Postal Service for many years. Last year, they were able to collect an outstanding 60,000 pounds of food to feed these families. 

The US Postal Service was forced to cancel this May's food drive due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). This means not only has demand increased due to COVID-19 related job and income loss, but there is a shortage of food to the tune of over 60,000 pounds. 

In response to this, One Christ Won City, a local 501(c)(3), will be operating a one-day food drive program called “Feed Venice.” This food drive will be COVID-19 conscious where volunteers will use masks and gloves to accept your donation as you stay in your vehicle, keeping everyone safe and the process simple. They have collaborated and united with our 6 local food pantries and 23 local churches to collect and sort the essential food items. 

Food Pantries: Center of Hope, Community Assistance Ministry, Laurel Nokomis Civic Association, Nazarene Food Pantry, Salvation Army, South County Food Pantry

Churches: Auburn Road Presbyterian, Center of Hope, Christ Venice, Church of the Holy Spirit, CoastLife Church, Cornerstone Baptist, Fellowship Bible, First Baptist Nokomis, First Christian, First Presbyterian, Fisherman's Net, Greater Holy Temple, Harvest Chapel, Holy Orthodox Church, Lift Church, Mercy Fellowship, Church of the Nazarene, New Hope Christian, New Hope West, New Life Church, South Venice Christian, The Bridge and Venice Bible. 

If you would like to join us to help feed the children of our city, please bring the following items to Venice Christian School at 1200 Center Road Venice, FL 34292 on May 30, 2020 between 8-10 am: peanut butter, mac and cheese, soup and cereal.

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