- December 4, 2025
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The event distributed free toys, household supplies, clothes, shoes and food to those in need.
Post Commander Daniel Kalagian (far left) and his wife Priscila with one of the Puerto Rican families who attended the gathering. Pictured: Jessenia and Emil De Jesus, Kevin Nieves, Maria Vazquez and Richard Figueroa.
From left: Diego, Rosy and Harmony Pizarro enjoyed participating in the event.
The event distributed free toys, household supplies, clothes, shoes and food to those in need.
Jean P. Torres with his niece, Natasha Cepeda.
Attendees engage in joyous laughter as they partake in the traditional Puerto Rican performance of Paranda.
Caleb Viruet picked out fire truck toy for himself.
The event distributed free toys, household supplies, clothes, shoes and food to those in need.
Attendees were encouraged to select items from tables piled high with donated clothing and food.
Heart of Florida United Way and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 4305 in Winter Garden teamed up to host a holiday gathering for local Puerto Rican families who were displaced from their homes and are now living in hotels following the destruction of Hurricane Maria in September.
The event, which was held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 21, allowed about 50 attendees to enjoy a hot meal, participate in the traditional Puerto Rican performance of Paranda, take holiday photos and pick up free clothes, shoes, canned goods and children toys.
