Peanut Butter Challenge 2024 – Spread the Word

Knock Knock.
Who’s there?
Peanut.
Peanut who?
Peanut, butter open the door!

We will begin the Peanut Butter Challenge in October, so please spread the news! The Peanut Butter Challenge runs from Monday, September 30th through October 31st and we are collecting donations of unopened jars of peanut butter in any size. You butter believe that we want to collect as much as possible because ALL of the jars go to local food banks at the event’s conclusion.

I’d be nuts if I didn’t tell you that this event is hosted by UF/IFAS Extension and Florida A&M University Cooperative Extension. Peanut butter is quite the sufficient item in food pantries as it has a long shelf life, is jam-packed with nutrients, and about 94% of American households consume peanut butter. And did you know that the Florida peanut industry contributed $119 million to the state economy and ranks third in the nation in peanut production? Here is a recipe for a great snack – Peanut Butter and Banana Pockets.

Why is this important?

Your donation doesn’t just fill a jar; it spreads hope and sticks to our mission of fighting hunger. Every jar of peanut butter you donate can help us butter up the lives of those in need, making their day a little less nutty and a lot more nutritious.

Please be compassionut and consider donating one, two, or more jars of peanut butter. We have several drop-off locations throughout Orange County to ensure that the donation process is a smooth one. In addition to our OFFICE, you can also visit these locations to drop off your peanut butter donation – there is nut’n butter than that. Please visit during regular business hours to ensure that the door is a jar.

UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, 6021 S. Conway Rd., Orlando, FL 32812

Barnett Park, 4801 W. Colonial Dr., Orlando, FL 32808

Bear Creek Recreation Complex, 1600 Bear Crossing Dr., Orlando, FL 32812

Bithlo Park, 18501 Washington Ave., Orlando, FL 32820

Capehart Park, 715 Capehart Dr., Orlando, FL 32822

Fort Gatlin Recreation Complex, 2009 Lake Margaret Dr., Orlando, FL 32806

Goldenrod Recreation Center, 4863 N. Goldenrod Rd., Winter Park, FL 32792

Meadow Woods Recreation Center, 1751 Rhode Island Woods Cir., Orlando, FL 32824

Silver Star Recreation Center, 2801 N. Apopka-Vineland Rd., Orlando, FL 32818

South Econ Recreation Center, 3850 S. Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando, FL 32829

Renaissance Senior Center at South Econ Community Park, 3800 S Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando, FL 32829

Tibet-Butler Preserve (office), 8777 C.R. 535, Orlando, FL 32836

West Orange Recreation Center, 309 S. West Crown Point Rd., Winter Garden, FL 34787

Please consider donating a jar or two during October – spread love as thick as you would peanut butter. 

 

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Posted: September 27, 2024


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