Fourth Annual Fred Levin Way Fest set for April 13

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The Fred Levin Way Foundation will host the Fourth Annual Fred Levin Way Fest on Sunday, April 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., in Historic Downtown Pensacola, near Palafox and Government Street. This free community event celebrates the generosity of giving to families and individuals in need. At the Festival, attendees can explore the free services of 65 nonprofits and receive numerous essential items.

What to Expect

The Fred Levin Way Fest is an annual festival that promotes the free services of Northwest Florida nonprofits in an exciting environment of family activities, including:

• Giveaways & Prizes
• Kids’ activities (such as games, face painting, portraits, ice cream, popcorn, and cotton candy)
• Food from local food trucks — American, Asian, BBQ, German, Greek, Mexican, Pizza, and Soul
• DJ Albert Lao playing the music that adults and kids love
• Live performance from Jordan Chase (American Idol and The Voice)
• Free admission to the UWF downtown museums and to the downtown YMCA for swimming & basketball
• Mounted and K-9 units for attendees to touch and interact
• And much more

Community Nonprofits Providing Free Essential Items

Most importantly, the Festival will highlight the free services of 65 local nonprofits assisting Northwest Florida families and individuals in need. These nonprofits will provide information to the attendees explaining their free services. The nonprofits will also distribute, at no cost, essential items to the attendees, such as backpacks, blankets, books, diapers, first aid kits, hygiene kits, pet food, school supplies, soap, socks, thermometers, toilet paper, toothbrushes, toothpaste, towels, and underwear.

Results from Last Year’s Fred Levin Way Fest

10,000 in Attendance
63 Nonprofit Organizations, each providing information on the free services they provide to families and individuals in need
4,500 Meals Served for Free
More than 120,000

Items Distributed for Free

Art Supplies 4,000
Baby Supplies 4,400
Bicycle Helmets 250
Blankets and Ponchos 6,100
Books 6,500
Covid Tests 1,000
Dental Hygiene Kits (Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Floss) 4,000
Detergent 3,000
Diapers 25,000
Feminine Products 10,000
Food Packets (Tuna, Peanut Butter, Granola Bars) 2,000
Hygiene Kits (Soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, Razors, Shaving Gel, Body Wipes, Deodorant, Hairbrushes) 21,000
Medical Supplies 8,000
Pet Food & Supplies 1,500
Safety Supplies 3,000
School Supplies 5,500
Socks 7,000
Toilet Paper 2,000
Toys 4,000
Underwear 5,000
Wired Ear Buds 2,000

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For more information about the Fourth Annual Fred Levin Way Fest: A Celebration of Giving, visit fredlevinfest.com

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Fourth Annual Fred Levin Way Fest set for April 13

What to Expect

Community Nonprofits Providing Free Essential Items

Results from Last Year’s Fred Levin Way Fest

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