Attendees encouraged to bring food donations for All Faiths Food Bank
Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt A. Hoffman is extending an invitation to members of the public to attend the agency’s SCSO Block Party on Saturday, April 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The event will take place at the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Headquarters, which is located at 6010 Cattleridge Blvd. in Sarasota.
The free, family-friendly event will feature food, music, demonstrations, games and giveaways, a news release notes. Members of the agency’s SWAT Team, Corrections Emergency Response Team, Mounted Patrol, K-9 Division, Marine Unit and Aviation Division, among others, “will display their equipment and demonstrate their skills, offering attendees an inside look at what they do,” the release points out. The Human Resources staff “will provide information about career opportunities,” the release continues, and representatives of the agency’s Animal Services Section will share details “about the adoptable animals.”
Children “who complete their SCSO passport book with stickers may be entered to win a prize,” it adds.
“This event will not only be a fun and educational experience for those who attend, but it will also be a way for the agency, attendees, and our whole community to contribute for the purpose of fighting food insecurity in our community this summer,” the release points out. “Partnering with All Faiths Food Bank, again this year, SCSO will be accepting donations of non-perishable food items through April 11,” the release adds. Collection boxes are available at the following locations:
- SCSO Headquarters — 6010 Cattleridge Blvd. in Sarasota.
- Sarasota County Emergency Operations Center – 6050 Porter Way in Sarasota.
- Historic Sarasota County Courthouse — 2002 Ringling Blvd. in downtown Sarasota.
- South County Courthouse — 4004 S. Tamiami Trail in Venice.
- Sarasota County Correctional Facility — 2020 Main St. in Sarasota.
- North Office — 2071 Ringling Blvd. in downtown Sarasota.
- South Office — 4531 Annex Road in Venice.
- Sarasota County Fleet Services — 16501 Honore Ave. in Nokomis.
- SCSO Animal Services — 8451 Bee Ridge Road in Sarasota.
- Sarasota Military Academy High School — 801 North Orange Ave. in Sarasota.
On the day of the event, block party attendees who bring food donations will be given T-shirts, the release continues.
For any individual who would like to help but who cannot attend the event or make it to a donation box, “we are providing a link for cash donations to All Faiths,” the release notes. Just click the following link to donate funds with a debit or credit card: https://bit.ly/4s3Wcyw
“We can’t wait to share the day, the food, and make new friends, all while coming together to feed our neighbors!” said Sheriff Hoffman in the release. “Getting to know our community better is one of the best parts of having an event like this,” he added. “We welcome everyone to our headquarters, have fun together and share a little of what we do!”
“If you, your community group, or business” would like to provide a donation for the event, SCSO members “would be glad to work with you to make that happen,” the release notes. Contact the agency’s Community Affairs Office at 941-861-4124 with any questions.