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Good Works
House Of Hope Is Serving Up In an innovative approach to getting fresh food to their clients,
House of Hope developed hydroponic greenhouses as well as
Thanksgiving Dinner With All conventional in-ground beds and an orchard at their production
The Fixings farm in Palm City. “We’re growing our own,” Ranieri said, “so
we can be sure our clients benefit from fresh produce along with
other staples in their diet.”
A Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixings is a cherished The demand for food assistance remains high. “This year
American tradition. For thousands of food-insecure Martin we have distributed over 1.1 million pounds of food through
County residents, though, the celebration is a financial our four food pantries and the thirty food pantry partners that
impossibility without help from the community. collect food from us regularly,” Ranieri said. “Our food bank
House of Hope is once again stepping in to help with its partners are soup kitchens, shelters, smaller pantries and youth
annual turkey drive and its goal of serving a holiday meal with programs in Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee counties. They
all the trimmings to families in economic need. In the true House of Hope volunteers are eager to serve holiday meals to use House of Hope food to reach thousands more in need.”
spirit of the giving season, community members are invited friends and neighbors in need this Thanksgiving. You can help Donations of turkeys and other foodstuffs or monetary
to drop off a frozen turkey and any other food or monetary by donating turkeys or other foodstuffs at a House of Hope donations can be brought to the House of Hope offices at 2484
donations to any House of Hope pantry by November 15. pantry by November 15 or by making an online donation at S.E. Bonita Street in Stuart or any of the House of Hope food
Groups, organizations and neighborhoods are encouraged to https://www.hohmartin.org/donate. pantries in Jensen Beach, Hobe Sound and Indiantown by
conduct a food drive in their community to help those in need. November 15. Monetary donations can also be made online at
“Boxed and canned items are always in demand,” to make a meal festive are needed by our families. Thanks https://www.hohmartin.org/donate.
according to House of Hope CEO Rob Ranieri. “Vegetables, to our operations at the Growing Hope Farm, we’re also able “With the generosity of our community and the harvests from
stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy – all of the things that help to add fresh fruits and vegetables to our meal packages.” our farm,” Ranieri said, “we can make this Thanksgiving one
that’s filled with the spirit of gratitude and also healthy food.”
Families or individuals in need can contact House of
Hibiscus Children’s Center from page 1 Kate Mikkelson, along with a dedicated committee of Hope at (772) 286-4673 to learn about eligibility and
volunteers, have been busy planning for this exciting registration deadlines.
Bon Chance – Albert M Covelli Foundation and Jo Covelli, evening. Tickets are $250 per person and sponsorship About House Of Hope
B.D. and Jane McIntyre Foundation and Charles McIntyre, packages are available with great recognition opportunities Founded in 1984, House of Hope is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Robert Crandall and Ellyn Stevenson, RBC Wealth for your business. Contact us today for more information organization that empowers Martin County residents to
Management – Pam Dallas and Gordon Nearing, Frank and and to purchase your tickets at HibiscusChildrensCenter. overcome hunger and hardship. House of Hope touches the
Patricia Noonan and Richard and Nancy Zappala; LaVie org or Lori Swift at lswift@hcc4kids.org. We look lives of more than 21,000 people each month, helping with basic
En Rose – John and Andi Brennan, Sally Batz and Henley forward to seeing you at An Evening in Paris to support needs such as food, clothing, furniture, financial assistance, as
Sandidge, Dr. Al and Pam Gardner, Elizabeth Herold, Dick the Hibiscus kids! well as longer-term case management services that help build
and Molly Hoffman, David and Joyce Powell, and Robert Photo by Amy Freese life skills for a more self-sufficient future.
Weissman Foundation; The organization has service centers in Stuart, Hobe Sound,
Can Can – Timothy and Indiantown, and Jensen Beach, with thrift stores in Stuart, Hobe
Maureen Cotter, Richard Sound, and Indiantown. House of Hope’s Centers for Enrichment
and Cathleen Lennon, at Golden Gate in Stuart, in Jensen Beach, and at KinDoo
Kate Mikkelson – Edward Family Center in Indiantown offer free programs, technology,
Jones Investments; and and workshops designed to enhance life skills, earning potential,
RE/MAX of Stuart. health, and overall well-being.
Special Thanks to House of Hope also operates the Growing Hope Farm in
Mark Greene, our Call Palm City and several nutrition gardens that provide sustainable
to the Heart Auctioneer. sources of fresh produce for clients as well as nutrition
Hibiscus Children’s education and vocational opportunities to the community. For
Center thanks every more information, visit hohmartin.org or call (772) 286-4673.
sponsor, supporter and Updates and announcements can also be found on Facebook,
volunteer who is helping Instagram, and X.
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