MIAMI - November 20, 2010 - Joshua's Heart Foundation and over 40 youths along with Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Mayor Pierre will be distributing food to low income families on Saturday, November 20th, from 3p.m. to 6p.m., at the Griffin Center in North Miami located at 12220 Griffin Blvd. North Miami. A wholesome and nutritionally balanced variety of food will be distributed to those who qualify under the emergency food assistance program.
A turnout of more than 250 working poor and less fortunate families are expected. Nine-year old Joshua founded the organization over four years ago, when he was only five-years old. One day he decided to give his pocket money to a hungry homeless man and that is what sparked his mission to "Stomp out Hunger". Joshua's Heart Foundation provides various efforts to help feed needy families.
"I think it's important to help others and this thanksgiving is extra special because youths are inspired by the work we are doing in the community and they want to help, they too want to make a difference. After all, by example I hope to foster philanthropy for the next generation." Youths are indeed helping us to make a difference in the community," said Joshua Williams, Founder of Joshua's Heart Foundation. "This is AMAZING"
"Whole Foods Market is a company with a conscience. Just like Joshua's Heart Foundation, we believe passionately in supporting the communities we serve, "said Macarena Luz Bianchi, the Marketing Team Leader at the Whole Foods Market in South Beach.
Joshua's Heart Foundation was anxious to find a bigger location in North Miami to have their annual distribution, and is thrilled to have partnered with the City of North Miami. The city will provide the location, police support and garbage pickup. Mayor Pierre will be on hand to distribute certificates from the city on behalf of Joshua's Heart Foundation to more than 40 youths who collected food or volunteered to distribute food on the day. Recipients will be mostly from the North Miami area.
Expected guest includes: Congress Woman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Mayor Pierre, Council Members and Commissioner for the District.
Sponsors of Joshua's Heart North Miami food distribution include Whole Foods Market, First Care Home Services, Nathans Hot Dogs, City of North Miami, Colombostile, Teekay Photography, and Video Supreme.
About Joshua's Heart Foundation ®: Joshua's Heart Foundation, a 501(c) 3 non-for-profit organization, empowers, needy people to improve their quality of life. The foundation was founded by a five year old boy by the name of Joshua. His heart conceived a passion for assisting those who struggle daily to procure food for basic survival.The main focus of his vision is to "Stomp out Hunger" in indigent and underprivileged communities, as well as from among those who battle debilitating diseases that affect their ability to earn enough to feed themselves.For more information about Joshua's Heart Foundation, our local events or how to get involved, please contact us at 305.788.8295. You can also send us an email at info@joshuasheart.org and visit our website at www.joshuasheart.org.
About Whole Foods Market ®:Founded in 1980 in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods Market (www.wholefoodsmarket.com), a leader in the natural and organic foods industry and America's first national certified organic grocer, was named "America's Healthiest Grocery Store" in 2008 by Health magazine. The Whole Foods Market motto, "Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet"™ captures the company's mission to find success in customer satisfaction and wellness, employee excellence and happiness, enhanced shareholder value, community support and environmental improvement. Thanks to its 53,000 Team Members, Whole Foods Market has been ranked as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" in America by FORTUNE magazine for 12 consecutive years. In fiscal year 2008, the company had sales of $8 billion and currently has more than 275 stores in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Whole Foods Market, Fresh & WildTM, and Harry's Farmers Market® are trademarks owned by Whole Foods Market IP, LP. Wild Oats® and Capers Community MarketTM are trademarks owned by Wild Marks, Inc.
