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The Journey: From One Act of Kindness to a Thriving Community Mission<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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Founded by Lela, Portamento of Hope was born from her deep commitment to serving the homeless and food-insecure. Lela, whose extensive background spans health and wellness as the founder of Nature\u2019s Health Foods<\/strong> and her career as a surgical technologist at Tampa General Hospital, always sought ways to bring healing, hope, and health to her community. Witnessing how much food was being discarded by local businesses, she saw an opportunity to turn waste into nourishment. As Lela often says, “Food should never be wasted when there are people in need.”<\/strong><\/p>\n

Determined to make a difference, she formed partnerships with 7-Eleven, GFS,<\/strong> and other local donors, securing thousands of pounds of food that would have otherwise gone to waste. What began as a small food redistribution effort quickly evolved into a structured community initiative, earning Portamento of Hope the prestigious 2017 Non-Profit of the Year<\/strong> award in recognition of its profound impact.<\/p>\n

Today, thanks to the dedication of our founders, volunteers, and community partners, we not only provide meals but also build opportunities for stability and self-sufficiency.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Lela & Floyd Lilyquist: The Heart of Portamento of Hope<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
Lela and her team of dedicated volunteers are the heart of our mission. With an unwavering commitment to serving others, they work tirelessly to ensure no one goes hungry. From organizing daily meals to securing food donations, their leadership has made Portamento of Hope a cornerstone of the community.<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
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Our Volunteers: The Hands That Make a Difference<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
Portamento of Hope thrives because of its volunteers. From students to retirees, our volunteers come from all walks of life but share one common goal: to give back. Whether serving meals, organizing donations, or assisting in the thrift store, they embody the belief that “the kindness of strangers can be life-changing”.<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
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Community Partners: The Backbone of Our Outreach<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
Local businesses, restaurants, and organizations are essential in keeping our mission alive. Their donations\u2014whether food, funding, or resources\u2014allow us to reach more people and amplify our impact.<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
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Every day, we see lives transformed\u2014not just through meals and resources, but through the power of community, compassion, and second chances. But we can\u2019t do this alone.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t[vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top” gap=”15″ woodmart_css_id=”67d17d44040cf” responsive_spacing=”eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2N2QxN2Q0NDA0MGNmIiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfcm93X2lubmVyIiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=” mobile_bg_img_hidden=”no” tablet_bg_img_hidden=”no” woodmart_parallax=”0″ woodmart_gradient_switch=”no” woodmart_box_shadow=”no” wd_z_index=”no” woodmart_disable_overflow=”0″ row_reverse_mobile=”0″ row_reverse_tablet=”0″ el_class=”homepage-make-difference-row-wrapper” css=”.vc_custom_1741782350283{margin-right: -10px !important;margin-left: -10px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″]\t\t\t
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