Boca Helping Hands (BHH), will unveil a new truck, donated by Christine E. Lynn and Gerstner Philanthropies that will enable the organization to deliver more food to five different locations across Palm Beach County and better serve people in need. With the new truck, Boca Helping Hands will increase the food it distributes from 3.8 million pounds to an estimated five million pounds.
The truck will be unveiled and loaded with food on Thursday, December 19 at 2 p.m. at Boca Helping Hands, 1500 N.W. 1st Court, Boca Raton. The truck will be loaded for the first time with a delivery of boxes for underserved public-school students so they will have enough food over the weekend. Many local kids often go hungry over the weekend as they get most of their meals at school.
Last year, Boca Helping Hands distributed more than 114,000 pantry bags full of groceries to five locations in East Boca, West Boca, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach and Lake Worth. With the new truck, Boca Helping Hands will be able to distribute even more pantry bags.
“We are so grateful to Christine Lynn and Gerstner Philanthropies for their generosity in making it possible for us to purchase a new truck to serve even more people,” said Greg Hazle, Executive Director of Boca Helping Hands.”
To learn more, visit bocahelpinghands.org
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 Beach County by focusing on programs and priorities that promote education, health, and financial stability.
Boca Helping Hands holds accreditation for Sound Nonprofit Management from Nonprofits First, has a Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid/GuideStar, and has been a Charity Navigator Four-Star Charity for 17 consecutive years. Boca Helping Hands is located at 1500 NW 1st Court, Boca Raton, FL 33432. For more information, please visit BocaHelpingHands.org.
