The heat is on for Hope Villages of America, which needs a reliable, refrigerated truck to help distribute over six million pounds of food to people in need across Pinellas County.
Sen. Nick DiCeglie, the Clearwater-based nonprofit’s CEO, said maintaining the current fleet has created overhead issues. While cost control is a factor, he would also rather spend that money serving additional residents.
Hope Villages of America (HVA) recently launched the “Drive our Mission” campaign to raise $200,000 by Oct. 1. One of the nonprofit’s current box trucks lacks air conditioning, and another will not shift into gear…