Fran Haasch Law Group sets 18th annual FEAST Food Drive for Nov. 13

Fran Haasch Law Group Accident & Injury Lawyers will host its 18th Annual FEAST Food Drive on Friday in Palm Harbor to support FEAST Food Pantry, which says it is serving 52% more people than a year ago. The event comes ahead of Thanksgiving and asks the community to donate food, pet food and hygiene items for North Pinellas County families.

Why it matters: - FEAST Food Pantry is serving 52 percent more people than at this time last year. - The pantry expects to serve about 70,000 people by the end of 2026. - The food drive is timed to help families facing food insecurity ahead of Thanksgiving.

What happened: - Fran Haasch Law Group Accident & Injury Lawyers will host its 18th Annual FEAST Food Drive on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026. - The event runs from noon to 6 p.m. at 1275 Nebraska Avenue in Palm Harbor, Florida. - Community members are invited to donate nonperishable food, pet food and personal hygiene items.

The details: - All donations benefit FEAST Food Pantry in Palm Harbor. - FEAST provides food and personal care items to people in need throughout North Pinellas County. - Last year, the community contributed 60,000 pounds of food and $13,000 in monetary donations through the drive. - This year’s drive is open to individuals, families, local businesses, schools, churches, motorcycle clubs and community groups. - Requested Thanksgiving meal items include stuffing, gravy, instant mashed potatoes, canned yams, canned corn, canned green beans, canned cranberry sauce and boxed brownie mix. - Requested everyday essentials include canned soups, vegetables and meats, pasta, rice, cereal, dog and cat food, personal hygiene items and peanut butter. - Donors can drive up and drop off items during the event. - Businesses and community groups can organize collections in advance and deliver donations on Nov. 13. - Supporters can also help by sharing the event and inviting others to participate. - Event information is available at LawFran.com or by calling 866-LAW-FRAN.

Between the lines: - The food drive reflects a personal family history that shaped Fran Haasch’s approach to philanthropy. - After World War II, Haasch’s father Werner experienced hunger in Germany as a child after his father was killed shortly before the war ended. - An American family in Wisconsin sent care packages for years after receiving a letter asking for help. - Werner traveled to America in 1968 and met the people who had helped his family. - Haasch grew up watching her father help people experiencing homelessness and give Thanksgiving turkeys to employees. - That example helped inspire her commitment to giving back and to passing that value on to her children.

What's next: - Donations will be collected Friday at the Palm Harbor office during the six-hour event. - The pantry will use the drive’s food and supplies to meet rising demand through the holiday season.

The bottom line: - The annual drive pairs a local charity push with a clear sign of rising need in North Pinellas County.