BOCA RATON, FL — Nearly 15,000 seniors and employees from the family of 23 ACTS Retirement-Life Communities recently came together to help neighbors in need. More than 18 tons of food and used clothing was distributed to 20 different outreach sites in eight states. In total, 36,005 pounds of food and clothing were collected over a seven day period to help meet the needs of local shelters which have experienced significant donation declines.

Collection boxes were set up at ACTS community locations in Florida, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, North Carolina and South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama as part of the company’s commitment to serving the greater community in the spirit of loving-kindness. Some gave truckloads full of clothing and food, while others donated money.

St. Andrews Estates and ACTS Florida Regional office collected 1,000 pounds for Boca Helping Hands while Edgewater Pointe distributed 1,800 pounds of food and 2,400 pounds of clothing to Glades Pantry in Pahokee.

ACTS is a faith-based, not-for-profit corporation with a mission of serving the emotional, physical and spiritual needs of seniors. Residents must be age 62 or older, living independently. www.ACTSretirement.org