WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — WPTV’s 5th annual Summer Food Drive is underway, partnering with the Urban League of Palm Beach County to combat food insecurity made worse by rising grocery costs.
Volunteers are staffing a live phone bank in the newsroom, ready to take donations at 1-833-306-0964 during WPTV’s live broadcasts, or any time by visiting the Urban League’s event page. Funds will be converted into fresh fruits, vegetables and pantry staples for local families.
“Prices are up, gas is high, and eggs are still expensive — our families are hurting,” said Patrick J. Franklin, president and CEO of the Urban League…