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Kindness multiplied is the culture of caring for others
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Renee says acts of kindness like this is what inspires her
while building stronger community is the Harvest Drive theme
to continue her mission as she hears truly heartbreaking
for this year. This is nothing new for Renee Herman who
stories of families struggling to put food on the table for their
founded this grass roots non-profit organization 30 years
children. It’s important for us to keep the momentum up as
ago on the principle of teaching children the importance of
the Harvest Drive shifts into high gear. Over the next month
compassion and empathy for others. What began as an
Renee and Team Harvest will be working almost around-the-
annual Thanksgiving Drive had blossomed into a year-round
clock to get the record 13 distribution sites up and running,
volunteer-driven effort approximately 20 years ago. Entering
in addition to coordinating donations from approximately
its 30th year, Harvest Drive continues its tradition by once
200 participating schools across Broward County.
again helping families to have a bountiful Thanksgiving feast and enough groceries for the holiday week.
All donations can be dropped off to our Flagship School at Western High School Mini Gym on Wednesday, November
You may ask, how can I help and make a difference
16, 2022, from 3:00pm-9:00pm. Call for other drop off
for the local school families? The ultimate success of the
locations or if you have any other questions. Renee Herman at
Harvest Drive rests on the generosity of the community
(954) 444-5548 or renee.herman@harvestdriveflorida.com.
through monetary donations and non-perishable food. We
The Harvest Drive Team is very grateful to you and the
are committed to assisting families year-round with monthly
community for your continued support! “Children Helping
food packings and 3 school pantries.
Children” remains the mission of the Harvest Drive.
