Dothan, Ala. (WDNews) — Seven women’s Mardi Gras krewes across the Wiregrass are joining forces to fight hunger through the annual Fill the Float Food Drive, benefiting the Wiregrass Area Food Bank.
According to a news release, the food drive will take place Friday, Nov. 13, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Dothan Civic Center parking lot.
Residents, businesses and community organizations are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items to help fill a Mardi Gras float stationed in the parking lot.
The seven participating organizations are the Mystic Society of Charis, Order of the Black Dress, Order of the Crown, Dothan Mardi Gras, Mystics of the Garden, Krewe of Phoenix and Thalian Mardi Gras Society.
The annual event brings the organizations together to support families, children and elderly residents facing food insecurity throughout the Wiregrass.
Donations collected during the event will benefit the Wiregrass Area Food Bank, which distributes food at no cost to those in need through its network of affiliate agencies, food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters and senior programs.
Organizers said the community’s participation plays an important role in helping provide food to individuals and families throughout the area.
Those wishing to donate can drive directly to the Mardi Gras float in the Dothan Civic Center parking lot between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Friday.
The Mystic Society of Charis, a nonprofit women’s Mardi Gras organization focused on community service and charitable giving, is among the participating groups. The annual food drive is one of the organization’s efforts to support local residents.
Community members, businesses and civic organizations are encouraged to participate.
Additional information is available through the Mystic Society of Charis on social media.
