The staff at Newman-Dailey Resort Properties raised $38,496 and collected 2,558 food items for the Harvest House of Destin’s food pantry and thrift store.

• The donations came from Newman-Dailey staff as well as friends, family, homeowners, vendors, guests and clients who wanted to support the nonprofit’s mission of fighting hunger and helping local families in need.

“We’re excited to partner with the Harvest House of Destin for our 2023 community service project,” said Jeanne Dailey, founder and CEO of Newman-Dailey Resort Properties. “We turned our support to the Harvest House this year due to the great need for food and support for local families.”

The Harvest House, established in 1987, operates a food pantry and thrift store to serve the working poor, elderly and families impacted by unexpected circumstances in the Destin area.

Newman-Dailey staff held internal competitions to gather food and online donations. They surprised Harvest House Executive Director Lori Joyner by arriving in the company van packed with 2,558 donated food items. They also presented Joyner with a $38,496 check.

“Seeing the reaction of the Harvest House team and being able to help serve the needs of our community was so rewarding,” said Newman-Dailey’s Lisa Morgan, who led the fundraising effort.

For over 35 years, the Harvest House has served more than 114,000 people, distributed over 343,000 bags of food and given nearly $424,000 worth of clothing to local families.

• The Harvest House is located at 300 Mountain Drive in Destin. Its food pantry and thrift store are open Monday-Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon.