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5,480 Bowls Of Cereal Donated To Boca Helping Hands
At FAU Tackle Hunger Cereal Drive
September Is Hunger rain showers leading up to the game,” said Greg Hazle,
Executive Director of Boca Helping Hands. “Cereal is one
Action Month of the least donated items to food banks across the country,
which means underserved kids and families do not always
On Saturday, Sept. 14, Boca Helping Hands (BHH), in get to start their day with a nutritious breakfast.”
collaboration with Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Athletics Cereal4All was started by 16-year-old twin brothers
and Cereal4All for the fourth year in a row, commemorated Jett and Luke Justin of Boca Raton when they were just
September’s Hunger Action Month by hosting a Tackle Hunger 8 years old. After volunteering at Boca Helping Hands,
Cereal Drive at FAU Stadium in Boca Raton. Those who Jett and Luke organized their first cereal drive for BHH
donated one or more unopened cereal boxes before the Florida at their elementary school in 2016. Over the last eight
Atlantic versus FIU football game 6 p.m. kickoff got into the years, the boys have expanded the program to 20 schools
game for free, with all donations going to BHH’s Pantry Bag in Palm Beach County as well as to schools in Arizona,
clients. Food drive participants donated 548 boxes of cereal, California, Connecticut, Nevada, New York, Texas, and
equating to 5,480 bowls and 603 pounds of food. Washington to benefit their own local food banks.
“We were so pleased that so many people came out from “Cereal4All succeeds because so many other students
the community to donate cereal – especially with some share our love for cereal,” said Luke Justin. “It encourages
Jett Justin and Luke Justin
them to connect with the hunger and well-being of others
on a more personal level.”
About Boca Helping Hands
Boca Helping Hands (BHH) is a community-based
nonprofit that provides food, medical, and financial
assistance to help individuals and families improve their
quality of life and build financial stability. Through its
various programs, BHH assists nearly 35,000 people
annually.
Boca Helping Hands is a partner agency of The Town
of Palm Beach United Way. Since 1945, the Town of Palm
Beach United Way has been committed to improving
lives and building strong communities throughout Palm
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17 consecutive years. Boca Helping Hands is located at
Hope everyone is doing okay during these challenging times. I am here to assist any way I can. 1500 N.W. First Court, Boca Raton, FL 33432. For more
information, please visit BocaHelpingHands.org.
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