Agenda 04/26/2016 Item # 4D 4/26/2016 4.D.
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, since 1983, the Harry Chapin food Bank of Southwest Florida has
served as the only food bank in Southwest Florida; and
WHEREAS, for the past 33 years the Harry Chapin Food Bank has partnered with
over 150 agencies to provide direct services to those in need and has
provided food for more than 30,000 individuals each month; and
WHEREAS, the United Way of Collier County and the Harry Chapin Food Bank
have come together to collect non-perishable foods to help the hungry
in Collier County; and
WHEREAS, on May 7, 2016, Collier Area Transit has joined the United Way of
Collier County, Publix, and Harry Chapin Food Bank to "Stuff the Bus"
with non-perishable foods to replenish the local food bank to feed the
hungry in Collier County; and
WHEREAS, the synergy among county government, commercial entities, and non-
profit agencies to strengthen community ties and improve the quality
of life for the less fortunate citizens of Collier County deserves due
acknowledgement; and
WHEREAS, in view of the outstanding, selfless efforts of Collier Area Transit,
Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida, Publix, and the United
Way to feed the hungry of Collier County
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of
Collier County, Florida, that May 7, 2016 be designated as
STUFF THE BUS DAY IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 26th Day of April, 2016
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
DONNA FIALA, CHAIRMAN
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4/26/2016 4.D.
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.4.D.
Item Summary: Proclamation designating May 7, 2016 as "Stuff the Bus Day" in Collier
County, in recognition of a community effort to "Stuff the Bus" with non-perishable food to
replenish the local food bank and feed the hungry. To be accepted by Steve Carnell, Public
Services Department Head; Michelle Arnold, Public Transit and Neighborhood Engagement
Division Director; Omar Deleon, Collier County Public Transit Senior Planner; Karole Davis,
Manager with Harry Chapin Food Bank; Allan Crockett, Publix; Steve Sanderson, United Way
Executive Director; Spencer Smith, United Way Communication Manager, Ann Bares, United
Way Vice President of Volunteer Engagement, and Board Members of the United Way Brandon
Box and Tom Donahue.
Meeting Date: 4/26/2016
Prepared By
Name: BrockMaryJo
Title: Executive Secretary to County Manager, County Managers Office
4/19/2016 2:08:13 PM
Submitted by
Title: Executive Secretary to County Manager, County Managers Office
Name: BrockMaryJo
4/19/2016 2:08:14 PM
Approved By
Name: SheffieldMichael
Title: Manager-Communications&Cust. Relations, Communication&Customer Relations Division
Date: 4/19/2016 2:11:25 PM
Name: CasalanguidaNick
Title: Deputy County Manager, County Managers Office
Date: 4/19/2016 5:18:20 PM
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