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Island Oasis® Partners with CORE® to support foodservice families facing a qualifying crisis

Island Oasis®, the world leader in premium natural beverage mixes, is proud to announce a partnership with Children of Restaurant Employees (CORE®) to support food and beverage service workers and their children affected by a qualifying circumstance.

Established in 2004, CORE is a nationally recognized, nonprofit organization built by the food and beverage community for food and beverage service employees with children.

As part of its sustainability commitments, Island Oasis is not only working to minimize its environmental footprint, but also is dedicated to strengthening communities. One of these communities is the food and beverage service industry that has embraced Island Oasis for nearly 40 years.

CORE provides financial support to qualifying food and beverage service staff when they or their children are affected by lifealtering events, such as medical illness; injury; death of the employee, spouse or their child; or the impacts of a natural disaster. CORE financial grants are issued for various needs for their specific circumstance and may cover rent, utilities, groceries and other necessities. CORE has recently initiated its 2022 Inspiring Hope campaign. In 2020, it helped industry families in 50 states, in Washington D.C. and in Puerto Rico, distributing nearly $1.5 million to 544 families.

To learn more, apply for a grant, refer a family for grant consideration or to donate, please visit coregives.org.

Congrats to Half Shell

The Half Shell Raw Bar is celebrating 50 years! Originally built as a shrimp warehouse in the 1950s, the restaurant opened in 1972 in a building that was once the epicenter of Key West’s booming shrimp industry. On Saturday, August 27, Half Shell will be setting up circus tents with a seafood festival, featuring live music and guest bartenders from decades past, and with contests including oyster shucking, corn shucking and Edith look-alikes. There will be plenty of Florida seafood and plenty of local characters. Come on by!

Industrial Soldier Offers Memorial Tables

Honoring those that have sacrificed so much for our country

Industrial Soldier is the result of many years of experience working with individuals with various disabilities who struggle each day to find employment and become a productive part of society once again. Our mission is to give these soldiers a holistic approach for employment and support from fellow veterans in the workplace.

Industrial Soldier announces the availability of the Memorial Table. By purchasing these tables, restaurants and hotels can show their support for those that have given so much for our country. These patriotic symbols will show your

support for severely wounded soldiers and first responders and will create new careers. Essentially, the more tables sold, more veterans can be hired.

Positive Customer Impact

Veterans and first responders will patronize establishments that support their community. These tables can be made to fit your decor, size and can be made to most specs. Smart tables are also available for advertising. Customer feedback is encouraged to better serve you and to keep our designs up to your standards. Custom furniture is also available. For more information contact Andrew Pope at 904-770-9790 or visit www.industrialsoldier.com.

Tallahassee Chapter Fundraiser for World Central Kitchen’s Ukrainian Relief in Poland

The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association’s Tallahassee Chapter raised $13,295 for Chef Marc Murphy’s World Central Kitchen (WCK) recently with a pheasant hunt at Southwind Plantation. Funds were raised to support WCK’s efforts in Poland. WCK has been on location for months responding to this crisis, feeding those escaping from the war in Ukraine.

“By the inspiration of Celebrity Chef Marc Murphy and his involvement with Jose Andres and World Central Kitchen, we were inspired to provide funds for their efforts in helping displaced Ukrainian citizens in Poland,” said Tallahassee Chapter member Drew McLeod. “Marc didn’t hesitate to fly to Poland right after his participation in the TCC Cleaver and Cork event in Tallahassee and we didn’t want to hesitate in contributing in any way we could.”

Mcleod recognized Tim Smith, Nick Lowe and Dan and Moriah Murphy with a shout out for their hard work in putting the event together, as well as for Smith’s generosity in providing the huntingpreserve location for the event. Mcleod acknowledged that their efforts contributed to FRLA’s ability “to feed those in need at such a critical time.”

Paul Schreiner, Managing Partner of Panama City Beach Texas Roadhouse

Paul Schreiner recently passed away due to health complications related to a heart attack. At only 49, Paul was a legend in the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association, not only for his active participation, but also for the amazing disaster relief that he and his team provided to devastated communities after Hurricane Michael. He undertook feeding thousands, day after day, as they tried to pull their lives together after the hurricane. He was a community leader and was named to be the 2023 Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce President.

He will be truly missed by all who knew him, and going forward, we are certain that all disaster relief within the association will be measured against the example of his incredible leadership.

Godspeed Paul. You and your family are in our prayers.

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