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Volunteer Quotes...

“It’s such a worthy and valuable community endeavor. I work behind the scenes and don’t see the client’s faces but I hear their thank you as they leave the Pantry. I know we help so many.” Shirley

“I enjoy my volunteer time. I see people who have become friends on both sides of the door. Some are my co-volunteers and others are clients. I’ve shared laughter and shared tears. Throughout the many years.” Marge

“My intent was just to help for 6 months or so. Now 3 ½ years later I couldn’t imagine not coming on my scheduled day to help. It’s a feeling I didn’t expect to have touch my heart.” Sharon

“Where can women in their 70’s go and have a hand in helping others. Not many places that’s for sure. By golly, the days I help at the Pantry I’m tired. But it’s a good tired.” Arlene

“I love my Wednesday and Saturday time at the Pantry. I have a job and schedule my off days so I can volunteer at the Pantry. I’d definitely say it’s the people for sure.” Edwin

If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer, applications are available on our website wwwLakeCares.org under the Ways you can Help tab, or for any additional questions call Becky at 352-383-0100.

The 2017 Birdies and Burger Golf Tournament is scheduled for Saturday September 9th, 7:30-8:15 check-in, at the Country Club of Mount Dora. This unique 4 person charity scramble has a cost of $50 per person which includes 18 holes of golf, cart and lunch.

“This is such a fun event which is open to men, women and mixed divisions,” said Ed Rizzo who is on the Advisory Board of Lake Cares. “Where else can you attend a Chinese auction and 50/50 raffle and know you

are helping feed so many in need people. And on top of that have a chance to win a $15,000 Hole in One Prize. It’s a great thing.”

Numerous sponsorships are available. They range from $100 for Hole Sponsors to a tournament sponsor at $3000.

“We have the longest drive sponsor fee for $150 to a cart sponsor $1,000. You have signage at each hole you sponsor,” said Rizzo. “It’s a beautiful location and the weather has held out for us in the past. Having a good time and helping others—it’s a win, win.”

For sponsorship or player information, contact: Kathleen.lakecares@gmail.com or call Lake Cares Food Pantry 352-383-0100 and ask for Irene O’Malley or Becky Carter.

Birdies & Burgers Golf Tournament Scheduled

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Becky Carter knows one true fact. Volunteers are the backbone and strength of Lake Cares Food Pantry.

“As Assistant Director of Lake Cares one of the pleasures of my job is gathering people from all walks of life wanting to volunteer and help those in need,” Becky said. “We have approximately 170+active volunteers and you couldn’t ask for a finer group of people. Like all organizations we always need more volunteers because of vacations, appointments and illness.”

Orientation is held once a month, and it gives potential volunteers an overall picture of what Lake Cares does and how it operates. Ages for volunteers range from 15 to those in their 80’s.

“At this time we’re short- handed on Saturday morning and Wednesday afternoon,” Becky said. “Although the shifts last a couple of hours everyone says the time just flies by.”

For those interested in helping from home, a person can assist by putting together double plastic bags used for outgoing food for the clients.

Log onto our website to watch Volunteering 101 or visit our Facebook Page @Lake Cares Food Pantry.

Volunteers Always Needed

FOOD FOR THOUGHTFeeding the Body, Educating the Mind, and Lifting the Spirit of All Individuals. Third Quarter, 2017 www.LakeCares.org

Community Partners helping Lake Cares

Making an Impact!

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Pantry to Plate Recipe

Executive Director Irene O’Malley

Assistant Director Becky Carter

Pantry Manager Debra McCall

Office Manager Linda White

Transportation Department Tim Engle

President Cathy Hoechst

Vice President Nancy Nuenzmay

Treasurer Priscilla Beatty

Secretary Julie Ridaught Manning

Executive Board

Staff

Linda Bennett Ameriprise Financial, TavaresDonna Brown Main Street Leasing Brenda Collier Notary DocSigner Elizabeth Long First Presbyterian Church of Mount Dora Heather McPherson Food ColumnistGreg Miller Stoneybrook Publix SupermarketBob Lange Independent Insurance AgentDarryl Owens Beacon College Ed Rizzo The Villages NewsDerek Schroth Bowen, Schroth, Mazenko and Broome Law OfficeZach Zehnder theCross Church of Mount Dora

Advisory Board

In 2017

Individuals Served: 13,687

Families Served: 4,493

Food in Pounds: 198,627

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From My Desk

Saturday May 6th, 2017 was the opening of the Lake Cares mobile distribution site in Tavares. We have partnered with the Faith Christian Fellowship Church to serve those in need the first Saturday every month and it was very successful with the help from a lot of volunteers.

But as we open one pantry another food pantry closes. The town of Paisley has lost the support of a food pantry and this town is called a “Food Desert”. There are no supermarkets in the town so people need to drive to either Deland or Umatilla to purchase food or in case of emergency they go to the local Dollar store. This is heartbreaking since it is one of the poorest towns in Lake County. We are currently working with the county on using their community center as a food distribution point and there is a possibility

that our fourth mobile site could open up within the next few months. This is only possible because of the wonderful support we get from the community.

There are children going door to door collecting from neighbors, businesses doing drives and committing to monthly pledges and individuals ringing our back door and handing us a check. Richard and Tony are men that go shopping each month and take advantage of “buy one get one free” at the grocery stores and donate over 600 pounds of food each month! All of this support is so humbling.

Executive DirectorIrene O’Malley

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Lake Cares Main Mount Dora Location 2001 West Old Highway 441, #1

Mount Dora, Florida 32757 PHONE: 352-383-0100

Bates Neighborhood Resource Center 1128 Clifford Avenue

Eustis, FL 32726

Martin Luther King Center 803 Florida Avenue

Mount Dora, FL 32757

Faith Christian Fellowship Church 1951 Dora Avenue Tavares, FL 32778

32%Mount Dora

15%Other Lake County Cities

Tavares

9%

5%

28%Eustis

Umatilla

Leesburg

11%

For more than 3 years First United Methodist Church of Mount Dora has partnered with Lake Cares Food Pantry distributing food on the 1st & 3rd Friday

of the month to Pantry clients living near the Martin Luther King Center in Mount Dora. The majority have no means of transportation. Many of the families and seniors walk to get the much needed food.

“This really is an answer to the prayers of this community and our church,” said Janet Westlake from First United. “Dave Magee, who passed away in 2016, started this outreach program aiding those in need of food. We service 120 families each month and it’s really about relationships.”

Relationships start with the Pantry providing the food, the city who unlocks the door on distribution days at the MLK Center and clients themselves setting up tables and chairs.

“Our clients love helping us,” said Janet. “They feel like they are giving back and they often help with paperwork when we get busy. They feel like they themselves are helping make a difference.”

Making a difference. Lifting the spirit of all individuals. Fulfilling principles of both First United Methodist Church and Lake Cares Food Pantry. FIND US ON:

www.LakeCares.org

Cities Served by Lake Cares