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July 28, 2022 Weekly Update

Chamber Events

FPL Reminds Time is Now for Hurricane Preparation

Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is?prepared?for another?potentially?active hurricane season?and reminds customers to make their preparations early.

“We urge customers to make their own hurricane preparations for their families and businesses so that if a storm heads toward Florida, they’re as ready as we are,” said Eric Silagy, chairman and CEO of FPL. “The actions we take today – before a hurricane is on our doorstep – will make a meaningful difference in how our communities recover after the next storm.”

FPL advises business owners to establish a detailed hurricane plan that informs employees what they need to know before, during and after a storm.

For tips and checklists for your business, be sure to review this fact sheet and visit FPL.com/storm for information covering everything from essential supplies to generator safety.

Community Events 

Summer Drive Through Food Distributions sponsored by WPTV and The Urban League of Palm Beach County

The Urban League of Palm Beach County is partnering with WPTV, Scripps Howard Foundation, Publix Super Market, Florida Crystals Corporation, The Kiwanis Club of Riviera Beach, AmeriHealth Caritas Florida, Guardians of The Glades and KOP Mentoring Network to host a three city Summer Drive Through Food Distribution, in West Palm Beach, Delray Beach and Belle Glade communities on Saturday, July 30 from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm. We are looking for monetary donations to purchase food items, and volunteers to help distribute food to an estimated 3,000 families in need of food.

The Palm Beach County food banks distribute more than a million-and-a-half pounds of food a month, which puts food on the table for 100,000 families, this still is not enough to meet the overwhelming food shortage throughout Palm Beach County. 

Look at these devastating numbers:

- 15% of Palm Beach County residents are “food insecure.”

- Over 200,000 people, including 63,000 children, are unsure where their next meal is coming from….not so surprising when you consider that 57% of Palm Beach County students receive free or reduced-price breakfast & lunch during the school year.

- Although 170,000 families, each month, receive food stamps in our “wealthy” county, they usually run out of these vouchers after 2 weeks. Plus, in the summer, kids no longer receive free breakfast and lunch so hunger remains a daily challenge for many children.

We are asking you to join us at the Summer Food Drive, to help make a difference in the lives those we serve!

Volunteers are needed at each location on July 30^th from 7:00 am – 12:30 pm. Please ask your families, students, clients, and other stakeholders to register for the Summer Food Drive by clicking on the following link.

Volunteer (ulpbc.org)

Click on the link below to donate to our three city Summer Food Drive

https://ulpbc.org/summer-food-drive/

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