November 7, 2024
United Way of Lake & Sumter Counties To Give Away Thanksgiving Meal Kits Nov. 16th
By Kyle Coppola
United Way of Lake & Sumter Counties To Give Away Thanksgiving Meal Kits Nov. 16th
Leesburg, FL — United Way of Lake & Sumter Counties (UWLS) invites the community to join them in celebrating the spirit of Thanksgiving by giving back to those in need. On Saturday, November 16, UWLS, in partnership with Farmshare, will distribute Thanksgiving meal kits to families at Lake Square Mall in Leesburg.
The meal kits will include pantry staples, fresh produce, and protein, helping ensure families — particularly those part of the ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) community — can enjoy a warm holiday meal together.
Event Details:
- Date: November 16, 2024
- Time: Distribution begins at 10:00 AM and will continue until all kits are given away. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 7:00 AM.
- Location: Lake Square Mall, 10401 US-441, Leesburg, FL 34788
“Our goal is to serve 300 families this year, and we’re grateful for the community’s support in making this possible,” said Jessica David, President and CEO of UWLS. “Together, we can help our neighbors enjoy a special Thanksgiving at home with their families.”
Community members are encouraged to contribute to the “United We Give” campaign. Donations will help fund essential items, such as turkeys and other protein options, for families in need. Contributions can be made online at uwls.org/donate/.
About United Way of Lake & Sumter Counties:
UWLS is a local nonprofit dedicated to creating lasting change by addressing poverty’s root causes and supporting financial stability for individuals and families across Lake and Sumter Counties.
Media Contact:
Traci Mysliwiec
Communications & Marketing Specialist
Mobile: 415.672.1923
Email: Tracim@uwls.org
Kyle Coppola was born in Newton, Massachusetts and received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communications from Curry College in 2016. After traveling to Florida on a family vacation, he decided he could not get enough of the warm weather and made the move from snowy Massachusetts to central Florida 8 years ago.
For the last decade Kyle has gained valuable experience in social media content creation, marketing and sales, writing, video production, sports announcing and even broadcasting for local radio stations, such as FM 102.9 in The Villages and FM 91.5 in Massachusetts. Every year he volunteers at The Villages Charter High School as a play-by-play sports announcer for the football games as well as a public address announcer for the basketball games, including the annual Battle at The Villages Tournament.
Outside the office Kyle is a husband and father to two beautiful girls along with their cat. In his spare time he likes to spend time with his family, travel, play golf and swim. He is also a huge sports junkie and even bigger motorsports fan and loves to attend racing events when he can.
