The GBYWS Service Projects chosen for 2020-21 are the RCS Food Bank and Santa to Seniors. These charities were chosen because they address important needs in our community amid the Covid 19 pandemic.
The RCS Food Bank provides nutritious food to thousands of individuals and families living throughout Pinellas County. The largest demographic receiving food from the Food Bank are children age 5-13 years old. Children and seniors make up over 50% of the Food Bank’s recipients. We will support the Food Bank by selling 50/50 raffle tickets and collecting non-perishable food items at our General Meetings. $25 affords 25 nutritious meals for children and adults who are hungry in our community.
While children are the beneficiaries of many holiday programs, people often don’t think about the isolated and lonely seniors who need to be remembered as well, especially during this time of crisis. Be a Santa to a Senior Program identifies seniors who may not otherwise receive gifts during the holiday season and finds out what items they need. GBYWS will support the Santa to Senior program by purchasing gift items for identified seniors in need. Members will bring their gifts to the December General meeting at Carlouel Yacht Club.
We’re confident our Society members will look forward to contributing to both of these worthwhile organizations.
Ellie Anderson
Community Service Chair
The RCS Food Bank provides nutritious food to thousands of individuals and families living throughout Pinellas County. The largest demographic receiving food from the Food Bank are children age 5-13 years old. Children and seniors make up over 50% of the Food Bank’s recipients. We will support the Food Bank by selling 50/50 raffle tickets and collecting non-perishable food items at our General Meetings. $25 affords 25 nutritious meals for children and adults who are hungry in our community.
While children are the beneficiaries of many holiday programs, people often don’t think about the isolated and lonely seniors who need to be remembered as well, especially during this time of crisis. Be a Santa to a Senior Program identifies seniors who may not otherwise receive gifts during the holiday season and finds out what items they need. GBYWS will support the Santa to Senior program by purchasing gift items for identified seniors in need. Members will bring their gifts to the December General meeting at Carlouel Yacht Club.
We’re confident our Society members will look forward to contributing to both of these worthwhile organizations.
Ellie Anderson
Community Service Chair
