For years, the Town of Belleair Parks & Recreation department has been helping families in need around the Thanksgiving holiday. WestCMR’s involvement in the program started through our CEO Randy Ware, who, as a good neighbor, bought turkeys to donate one year. Since then, we have participated in the “Adopt-a-Family” program every November.
Adopt-a-Family is a wonderful program that benefits underprivileged families in the Belleair area. Through donations from individuals and organizations, and coordinated efforts of the Parks & Department team, these families receive a FULL Thanksgiving meal, plus household items, at no cost to them.
This year, WestCMR was able to provide the following items:
- 60 Cans of Sweet Potatoes/Yams
- 60 Cans of Green Beans
- 60 Cans of Peas
- 60 Cans of Corn
- 60 Cans of Soup
- 20 Jars of Peanut Butter
- 20 Jars of Jelly
- 40 Cans of Broth
- 40 Packets of Gravy
- 40 Boxes of Rice
- 40 Boxes of Stuffing
- 40 Bags of Potatoes
- 40 Jars of Spaghetti Sauce
- 40 Boxes of Pasta
- 40 Boxes of Cereal
- 40 Cans of Chili
- 160 Toothbrushes
- 80 Tubes of Toothpaste
- 80 Deodorants
- 40 – 4 Packs Toilet Paper
- 40 – 2 Packs Paper Towels
- 40 Bottles Shampoo
- 40 Bottles Conditioner
- 40 Bottles Hand Soap
- 80 Bars of Bath Soap
- 40 Boxes Facial Tissue
- 40 Bottles Hand Sanitizer
On 11/13/2020, a few members of our team delivered all the goods above to the Belleair Parks & Recreation office, and helped organize them for easy picking and packing.
“We are blown away by the incredible support for our Thanksgiving Adopt-A-Family program this year,” shared Rachel Hobbs, Special Events Coordinator for the Town of Belleair. “With the generous donations from many, we have been able to help over 40 families in need. This year and every year we are thankful for our community!”