Flagler Broadcasting to host second Million Dollar Food-a-Thon

Palm Coast Observer
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Flagler Radio and Grace Community Food Pantry are partnering up once again to raise $250,000 in this year's Million Dollar Food-a-Thon.

Flagler Radio will broadcast live for the fundraiser, which will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 14.

The $250,000 will allow the pantry to buy more than $1 million worth of food for families in need in Flagler County, according to information on Flagler Broadcasting's website.

The fundraiser will restock the food bank for the remainder of 2023 with healthy fresh fruits, vegetables and staples. Last year's Food-a-Thon raised $125,000 and helped 3,500 families.

Record-high grocery prices and inflation means more people need help getting by, according to the website. According to a flyer for the fundraiser, Grace Pantry is feeding 4,500 families this year.

To donate on July 14, stop at the radio station and drop off a donation. Participants can also take a tour and say something on the air to help raise the $250,000.

"Last year we missed our goal," Flagler Broadcasting President David Ayres said. "This year we can do it in six hours if everybody gives what they can."