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Local First Responders Raise Nearly 48,000 Meals to Combat Hunger in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties
Local law enforcement and firefighters recently swapped their typical treats for a cause, raising the equivalent of 47,895 healthy meals for neighbors in need during the 9th annual Donut Strike for Manna. From Wednesday, June 24, through Friday, June 26,…
Key points
- Local first responders raised nearly 48,000 meals for those in need during the recent Donut Strike.
- The initiative supports Manna, a non-profit dedicated to fighting hunger in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
- Since 2017, local agencies have contributed over 297,700 meals through this campaign.
PENSACOLA, Fla. NewsWK — In a commendable effort to support local families in need, law enforcement and firefighters from Escambia and Santa Rosa counties recently participated in the 9th annual Donut Strike for Manna, generating the equivalent of 47,895 healthy meals. This initiative took place from June 24 to June 26, where first responders temporarily paused their usual donut treats to encourage community donations.
The donations collected during this three-day campaign will directly benefit Manna, a grassroots non-profit organization committed to alleviating hunger in the region. Since its inception in 2017, this initiative has enabled local emergency services to contribute over 297,700 meals to those facing food insecurity.
Escambia County Fire Rescue emerged as the leading contributor for this year’s campaign, providing the equivalent of 7,497 meals. Other participating agencies joined in to further amplify the impact of the Donut Strike.
To celebrate their success and mark the end of their donut strike, the first responders gathered for a wrap party on June 30. Manna operates an emergency food distribution pantry and collaborates with 25 community partners to run 18 food security programs, assisting tens of thousands of local residents each year.
This article was produced with the assistance of AI and reviewed by our editorial team.
Based on reporting by William Reynolds originally published by NorthEscambia.com. Read the original story.
