Miami Dolphins - Food Distribution

Event

Miami Dolphins - Food Distribution

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Dolphin Stadium
Miami, FL

2269 Dan Marino Boulevard
Miami Gardens, Florida 33056

Description

Lift Up America, the Miami Dolphins, and Tyson Foods team up for the fourth year in a row to fight hunger in the South Florida area. Over 30,000 pounds of protein (chicken) will be distributed to 31 local charitable agencies. Westlake Produce is donating nutritious grapefruits. In addition, the Huizenga Family Foundation and Publix supermarkets have combined to donate $50,000 of grocery gift cards to help the less-fortunate this holiday season. Guests include owner Wayne Huizenga, Jr., Dolphin players, "TD" the Dolphins Mascot (above), Dave Hannah (Chairman & CEO of Lift Up America), Tony Segreto (local sports broadcaster - NBC), representatives of our generous corporations, and many wonderful volunteers. Food distribution begins at 11AM.

Press Conference

Agencies

We appreciate all the agencies that are helping in our communities 24/7. They are the real heroes. In Miami, Hope for the Community will be our Anchor Agency. Approximately 31 other charitable agencies will be involved in this year's food distribution. Agencies at this event include:

Big Mama
CASAF
Central Bible Assembly of God
Centro Biblico Internacional
City Reach
Curley House of Style
El Camino Presybertain
Faithful Friends
Good Shepherd Evangelical Community
Hialeah Church of the Nazarene
Home of the Nazarene Inc.
Hope for the Community Inc
Iglesia de Dios Betesda
Iglesia Rios de Agua
Jesus Refugio Eterno
Liberty Church of Christ
Mcahail
Miami Bethany Church of the Nazarene
Miami Bethany Community Service
Miami Bethel Church of the Nazarene
Miami Calvary Church of the Nazarene
Miami Lakes Church of the Nazarene
Opa-Locka Ministries
Recobrando los Perdidos
Remar

Lift Up America

Lift Up America is a non-profit humanitarian aid organization connecting those with assets and serving hearts with the real needs of children from less fortunate families. Lift Up America unites powerhouse corporations, professional sports teams, the entertainment industry, and grassroots agencies to provide compassionate aid at unique events in cities across the U.S. The sports and entertainment events honor the less fortunate who receive food and other basic needs as well as hope for their future.

For more information contact Jeanne Bray: jeanne.bray@liftupamerica.org.