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Holy Cross donates over $17,000 to Harvest Food

Written by: June 09 2011
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VERO BEACH — A record-breaking $17,255 was raised at the annual Holy Cross Council Parish Charity Golf Tournament held at Bent Pine Golf Club in March, boasting 128 participants. A check was presented to Harvest Food & Outreach Center at the Holy Cross Council Installation and Awards Ceremony dinner on May 23.

“Holy Cross continues to be a guiding light in their partnership with Harvest, helping families to break the cycle of poverty,” commented Austin Hunt, co-founder of Harvest Food & Outreach Center.

The gift will be used to support the continued efforts of Harvest Food & Outreach, including the cost share grocery, crisis center, educational programs, and emergency food pantry.

 

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