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ALL FAITHS FOOD BANK
All Faiths Food Bank is the only food bank and largest hunger relief organization in Sarasota and DeSoto counties, providing millions of meals each year with nearly 200 agencies and programs throughout the community. All Faiths works not only to fight hunger today but also strives to end hunger – forever – by helping families and individuals gain long-term food security, enjoy better health outcomes, and achieve selfsufficiency. All Faiths is rated 4 stars by Charity Navigator. AS THE HOLIDAYS APPROACH, most of us are eagerly anticipating the joys of the season. But for those who are struggling, the holidays are a stark reminder of ongoing financial challenges and worry. You can make a difference for area children, families, veterans and seniors by helping All Faiths Food Bank turn empty plates into ThankFULL tummies and hearts. With a gift to the ThankFULL campaign, you can make it possible for our neighbors to enjoy a festive holiday celebration complete with a healthy, delicious meal. This year, our goal is to distribute more than 12,500 turkeys and sides, and a total of 3.2 million holiday meals. Let’s make it possible for everyone to be ThankFULL this holiday – please consider sharing the joy of the season by giving today. 8171 BLAIKIE COURT SARASOTA FL 34240 | 941-379-6333 ALLFAITHSFOODBANK.ORG
BIG CAT HABITAT & GULF COAST SANCTUARY A 501C3 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, our mission is to provide a safe, loving and permanent home for exotic and domestic animals in need, and to educate our guests on the importance of species preservation to ensure the survival of these magnificent animals for future generations. We are firmly committed to keeping alive the Human-Animal connection in our world and in our community. Big Cat Habitat is able to provide care and support to over 300 animals thanks to the generous donations from our supporters, and from gate admission revenues. All of the funds that we receive directly impact the lives of the animals in our care: from our goats, tortoises and primates to our wolves, big cats and bears! Every animal is provided with special diets, enrichments and habitats that are specifically designed for their species’ needs. We share this community and the world with all these beautiful fauna, and it is important that we each do our part to secure their future existence; therefore we make it our goal to educate children and adults about the importance of conservation for animals and their habitats. 7101 PALMER BLVD. SARASOTA, FL 34240 | 941-371-6377 BIGCATHABITAT.ORG INFO@BIGCATHABITAT.ORG @BIGCATHABITAT IN THE SPIRIT OF GIVING CREATIVE MARKETING SECTION :: SRQ MAGAZINE DEC 2021
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