Orange County Sheriff's Office to distribute food to families struggling during pandemic
ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orange County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting three food distribution events starting Tuesday to help families in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
"The boxes will include a variety of canned and non-perishable items, such as beans, corn, soup, and tuna," the sheriff's office wrote in a press release. "They will also have cereal, bread, sweets, paper towels, and water."
A limit of 200 boxes will be available at each location listed below and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
The sheriff's office is urging anyone attending one of the events to arrive no earlier than 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, June 9
Where: Orange County Sheriff’s Office Central Operations – 2500 W. Colonial Drive Orlando, Florida 32804
When: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
*For this event, deputies are asking all traffic to enter off of John Young Parkway via the entrance closest to the Checkers.
Wednesday, June 10
Where: Orange County Sheriff’s Office Sector 1 Substation – 1111 N. Rock Springs Road Apopka, Florida 32712
When: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Friday, June 12
Where: Blanchard Park – 2451 Dean Road Orlando, Florida 32817
When: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.