Happening Saturday: Food giveaway in Intercession City

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — Osceola County residents in the Intercession City area will have a chance to pick up free food and more on Saturday.

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District 1 Commissioner Peggy Choudhry and The Salvation Army are inviting residents to a food distribution event on Oct. 29.

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The giveaway, scheduled from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., while supplies last, is part of an ongoing relief effort for hardships caused by Hurricane Ian.

Food, cleaning supplies and other items will be handed out at at no cost, Choudhry announced on social media.

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Organizers said the event will be drive-thru style and on a first-come, first-served basis.

It will take place outside the Intercession City Fire Station, located at:

  • 1535 Immokalee Street, Intercession City, FL 33848

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For more information about Saturday’s giveaway, residents can call 407-742-2387 or send an email to Peggy.Choudhry@osceola.org.

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