CAMACOL, the Latin Chamber of Commerce, prepares to distribute approximately 3,000 vouchers on Wednesday, Nov. 30, to families in need during its 31st annual Holiday Basket Distribution Food Drive. Vouchers will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis to those interested in receiving a basket at the CAMACOL Tower located at 1401 W. Flagler Street.
Recipients will then be able to claim their holiday basket on Wednesday, Dec.14, beginning at 7:00 a.m.
“We are proud to serve our community and help those in need during the upcoming holiday season,” said Holiday Basket Distribution Food Drive Chairman Mario Gutierrez. “This drive is important to the community, and we are happy to be able to continue this tradition of helping our neighbors.”
This year, as in previous years, the basket will be filled a complete “Latin-styled” Holiday dinner including rice, beans, yucca, bread, soda, a pork shoulder, spices, sugar, milk and other essential items.
In addition to providing for those who are experiencing hardships this holiday season, the food drive also serves to unify the community as basket items come from donations provided by different sponsors, including Arroz Mahatma, Associated Grocers, Azteca TV, Badia Spices, Bijol & Spices, Borden, Café Domino, Café El Dorado Espresso, Café La Llave, Café La Rica, CAWY Bottling Co., City of Miami, City of Miami Net, City of Miami Police Dept., Conchita Foods, Dade Lift Sales & Rental, Dr. Robert Gutierrez, Florida Blue, Florida Crystal, Flowers Baking Co., Florida Panthers, Florida Power & Light, Friendly John, Frito Lay, Goya Foods of Flo, Iberia Foods, IGA, Ironbeer, Joya Industries, Leon Medical Center, Maltas y Nectar Sunchy, Mayrose Distributors, McArthur Dairy, Miami Dade County, Miami Parking Authority, Miami Marlins, Navarro Discount Pharmacies, PepsiCo, Petit Nectars, Presidente Supermarkets, Productos La Fe, Publix Supermarkets, Riviana Foods, Sam’s Club, Sedano’s Supermarkets, State of Florida and Tampico Juice.
“We are very grateful to the sponsors who have helped make this possible, to the volunteers that have donated their time and to the community that has helped keep this tradition alive,” said Mercy Saladrigas, president of CAMACOL.
About CAMACOL
The Latin Chamber of Commerce of the United States, CAMACOL is the largest Hispanic business organization in the State of Florida and one of the most influential minority business groups in the United States. For five decades, CAMACOL’s mission is to foster the entrepreneurial spirit of Florida’s Hispanic and minority communities, and as such, it conducts programs to strengthen local business activity, promote economic development, facilitate international commerce, and serve the civic needs of the community and state. For more information, visit www.camacol.org.
