Sustaining Communites

Sustaining Communites in the Midst of the Covid-19 Pandemic:

Kazah Nobles and Daughters host Food Distribution Drive in Opa-Locka, Fla.

Contributed by Noble Leslie Elus Kazah Temple No. 149 Miami, Fla.

On April 29, 2020, Kazah Temple No.149, Kazah Court No.117, Ark of the City, and Farm Share partnered with the City of Opa-Locka to host a food distribution event. Local residents received food packages that could feed a family of four. The packages contained milk, bread, poultry, canned goods, and assorted fresh fruits and vegetables at no cost. Over 500 packages were distributed to families in North Miami Dade County and over 2,048 meals were donated to the residents.

Event volunteers included local politicians such as, Alvin Burke, Commissioner of the City of Opa-Locka and Councilwoman Lisa Davis of the City of Miami Gardens. HPIP Pierre E. Rutledge, Imperial Deputy of the Desert of Florida reminded Nobles in attendance of their “moral obligation as Shriners to give back to our community in times of need.”

Noble Hiram Williams, Illustrious Potentate of Kazah Temple No.149 told attendees that:

“As Shriners, we are about giving back to the community. At a time like this, everybody needs help with something, no matter how big or small ... that’s what we do.”