The Jacksonville FOP Foundation has donated $7,500, along with a donation of $20,000 from the Allied Veterans of the World, to help feed hungry families who live in Jacksonville. 

Wayne Rieley, Executive Director of Second Harvest Food Bank which was the recipient of this needed gift, stated that the donation will help purchase more than one million dollars worth of food for families who live in Jacksonville.

Nelson Cuba, President of the FOP, along with Johnny Duncan and Jerry Bass representing Allied Veterans of the World, stated that their organizations just wanted to help as many families as possible during these tough times.

Undersheriff Frank Mackesy of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office announced that all six JSO substations and the FOP will be drop off points for the Second Harvest Food Bank at a news conference held at the FOP headquarters, on Friday, Dec. 5. Non-perishable donations such as can goods and dry pasta will be accepted at the substations through Dec. 19, 2008.

The addresses and hours of operation for all locations are listed below.

FOP                           5530 Beach Blvd.         Jacksonville, Fl. 32207   Phone: 398-7010 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.	Regency Square 9501 Arlington Expressway Jacksonville, Fl. 32225 Phone: 726-5100     8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Gateway Mall 5570 Norwood Ave. Jacksonville, FL 32208 Phone:  924-5361 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.	Southside 7100 Powers Ave. Jacksonville, Fl 32208 Phone:  828-5463 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cedar Hills Shopping Center 3726 Blanding Blvd. Jacksonville, FL, 32210 Phone:  573-3165 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.	1024 Superior St. Jacksonville, FL  32254 Phone:  384-8028 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Highland Square Shopping Center 936 Dunn Ave. Jacksonville, FL  32218 Phone: 696-4335 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

                             

The Fraternal Order of Police is a not for profit organization that protects and defends the interests of law enforcement officers.  In addition to negotiating wages, benefits and terms and conditions of employment, the FOP guards the health, welfare and safety of its members through education, training, communication and legislative programs.  The Jacksonville FOP is well known for its dedication and service to local charities.

The mission of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is to protect the lives and property of the citizens of this community, to preserve the peace and to prevent crime and disorder while constantly guarding personal liberties as prescribed by law.

For more information, please contact:
Nelson D. Cuba, President
Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5-30
5530 Beach Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32207
ncuba@fop530.com, (904) 398-7010