15th Annual FishHawk Turkey Trot A Community Tradition

LITHIA, FL — Now in its 15th year, the annual FishHawk Turkey Trot raises funds to support the nonprofit Seeds of Hope food bank in Lithia.

The race gets underway in the FishHawk Publix parking lot, 5668 FishHawk Crossing Blvd., on Thursday, Nov. 23 at 6:30 p.m.

Early race day packet pickup will take place Wednesday, Nov. 22 from noon to 7 p.m. at the Palmetto Club, 17004 Dorman Road Lithia.

Race day packet pickup is:

6:30 to 7:45 a.m. for times 10K and 5K participants. Timed races start at 8 a.m.

6:30 to 8 a.m. for untimed 5K participants. Untimed events starts at 8:15 a.m.

6:30 to 9 a.m. for the fun run and mini run. The start time is 9:15 a.m.

In addition to joining neighbors in a community tradition, there will be snacks, water, activities, raffles and T-shirts for those participating.

Founded by FishHawk Ranch resident Leda Eaton in 2009, Seeds of Hope helps those in need of food who do not qualify for state or federal assistance. Three hundred to 350 boxes of food is distributed every Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Presbyterian Church of Bloomingdale, 710 E. Bloomingdale Ave. in Brandon.

It also operates a backpack program out of Barrington High School where food the weekend is provided to about 150 food-insecure children.

Additionally, Seeds of Hope offers a mobile pantry for people who need short-term food assistance, usually due to an unexpected death of a family member, divorce, loss of employment or illness.

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