In total darkness, using night-vision equipment, the Orlando Police SWAT team will serve guests of the 2nd Annual Dining in the Dark event cocktails, passed hors d’oeurves and a three-course gourmet meal. There will also be live music... in total darkness. This takes place at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida (411 Mercy Drive, Orlando, Fla. 32805) Thursday, July 16, 2015, 6:30-9:30pm. It's presented by Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and Lighthouse Central Florida.
Proceeds from the event will help support essential programs involving both hunger and vision rehabilitation services in the area.
About Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida: SHFBCF is a member of Feeding America – the largest charitable domestic hunger-relief organization in the United States. SHFBCF secures and distributes food and grocery products to approximately 550 local nonprofit feeding programs throughout Central Florida. Last year, with the help of food and financial donors, volunteers and a caring, committed community, the food bank distributed nearly 64 million pounds of grocery products – the equivalent of more than 53 million meals – to partner programs such as food pantries, soup kitchens, women’s shelters, senior centers, day care centers and Kids Cafes. Our community turns to Second Harvest’s partner agencies more than 71,000 times per week.
About Lighthouse Central Florida: Lighthouse Central Florida is Central Florida’s only private, non-profit organization offering a comprehensive range of services to people living with vision loss and blindness. Since 1976, Lighthouse Central Florida has provided education, independent life skills, and job training & placement to more than 100,000 people with sight impairment and their families. Working with blind or visually impaired infants, children, teens and adults, Lighthouse helps stabilize crisis, restore hope, and empower people seeking life beyond the restrictions of vision loss.