Volusia nonprofit celebrates success in feeding hungry children
Provision Packs, an area non-profit agency committed to feeding hungry children since 2015, celebrated with its inaugural Black and White Gala at the Hard Rock Hotel in Daytona Beach on Jan. 22 its fundraising success and launched the Lightnin’ Legacy Endowment Fund. Named in honor of Juanita “Lightnin’” Epton, Daytona International Speedway’s longest tenured-employee and […]
Provision Pack’s Black and White Gala celebrates success, launches new endowment fund
Provision Packs held its inaugural Black and White Gala at the Hard Rock Hotel in Daytona Beach on Jan. 22. The evening united over 200 attendees — community leaders, philanthropists and advocates — for a night dedicated to fighting childhood food insecurity. In addition to exceeding fundraising goals, the event also marked the launch of […]
From Heartfelt Volunteer to Community Leader: Carrie Torres Named Volusia-Flagler’s Most Influential Woman
In 2015, Carrie Torres, a volunteer at Pathways Elementary School in Ormond Beach, discovered that two of her daughter’s classmates were struggling with malnutrition due to severe poverty. This moment inspired her to create Provision Packs, a nonprofit aimed at providing nutritional support to low-income families in Volusia and Flagler counties. What began as a […]
8th Annual Backpack Bash a Huge Success
The 8th annual Backpack Bash was a resounding success, with an amazing turnout from our community! Thanks to your generosity and support we were able to raise enough money for 14,000 packs, and 126,000 meals which will sustain over 11 weeks of nourishment for the local children in need. Your contributions are making a real […]
Join the Fight Against Childhood Hunger at the 8th Annual Backpack Bash!
Get ready for a fantastic night at the 8th Annual Backpack Bash on Saturday, September 21st, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Forever Ranch, 3600 FL-40, Ormond Beach! Join us for an evening of delicious food from local restaurants, engaging outdoor games, and lively music, all in support of Provision Packs, a nonprofit dedicated […]
Provision Packs Launches Campaign to Expand Food Supply Amid Growing Need
Since the pandemic, Provision Packs has struggled to maintain a steady food supply, despite the crucial support of Second Harvest. Each Wednesday morning, volunteers gather at Sam’s Club to purchase truckloads of food, but the organization still has over 1,000 children on its waitlist. With over 11,000 meals distributed weekly, the challenge of maintaining a […]
Provision Packs celebrates expansion into Flagler County
With a focus on battling childhood hunger, the Ormond Beach-based nonprofit Provision Packs is off to a strong start with their expansion into Flagler County.Welcoming guests and supporters for a leisurely fundraiser on Sunday, Provision Packs’ founder Carrie Torres introduced the organization to the community, receiving a warm reception. With a focus on battling childhood […]
Provision Packs expands to Palm Coast to feed Rymfire Elementary students
As Rick Meyer volunteered with Provision Packs to help feed hungry kids in Ormond Beach, he knew Palm Coast kids needed help, too. Provision Packs, founded in Ormond by Carrie Torres, sends food home with children on the weekends, with the knowledge that some kids only eat at school and don’t have food at home. In 2015 she […]
Provision Packs for kids extends reach into Flagler County
Carrie Torres is on a mission to make sure no child goes hungry and on Friday night the founder and executive director of Provision Packs got a helping hand from some Flagler County businesses as she and her team took their first step towards establishing a footprint in the county. Welcoming the nonprofit, based in Ormond Beach […]