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Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties distributes more than 400 holiday meals in Arcadia Contact Name: Sara Bealor Contact Email: sbealor@bgcsdc.org Contact Phone Number: 941-366-3911 With lead support from the Louis and Gloria Flanzer Philanthropic Trust, Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties provided more than 400 families in Arcadia with a complete holiday meal during a four-hour drive-thru food distribution event on December 23 at its Louis and Gloria Flanzer Boys & Girls Club. "We were thrilled to be able to partner with the Louis and Gloria Flanzer Philanthropic Trust to provide local families with a warm holiday meal, especially during one of the most challenging years in recent history," said Tanya Orr, Regional Development Director at Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties. "We will always strive to be the safe, positive place that families can depend on." Families from the Louis and Gloria Flanzer Boys & Girls Club, Arcadia Housing Authority, Redlands Christian Migrant Association, Casa San Juan Bosco and St. John Paul II Villas were invited to pick up a meal, which included a precooked turkey and sides including mashed potatoes, gravy, fresh green beans, canned corn, stuffing, dinner rolls and dessert. “We are so proud to serve Arcadia, and so grateful for our community partners who helped make this event possible including the Louis and Gloria Flanzer Trust, Publix at Arcadia and the Arcadia Police Department,” said Orr. For more information, visit bgcsdc.org. ABOUT BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SARASOTA AND DESOTO COUNTIES: Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties has been a leading youth-serving organization since 1970, and provides enriching after-school and summer programs to thousands of youth, ages 6 to 18, in Sarasota, Venice, North Port and Arcadia. The organization’s mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need services the most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. The programs are designed to empower youth to excel in school, become leaders, adopt healthy habits and create plans for success after high school graduation. For more information, visit bgcsdc.org or call 941-366-3911.