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Zeina Zein-Wolland is the founder of Mobile School Pantry, a leading nonprofit organization that aims to fight hunger and improve access to healthy food for school-aged children. With a passion for nutrition and a desire to help children succeed, Z saw a need for a solution that addresses the issue of food insecurity in schools. With her background in nonprofit management, she founded Mobile School Pantry in 2013 with just her red VW Jetta and a dream.
Under her leadership, the organization has significantly grown and expanded, now serving 13 elementary schools through 6 community sites across Broward county and providing hundreds of thousands of pounds of fresh food to children and families in need. Her innovative approach, combined with her passion and dedication, has earned her recognition as a leader in the field of hunger relief and has inspired others to join her in the fight against hunger. Through her efforts, Z has made a positive impact on the lives of countless families and continues to work tirelessly to fulfill her mission of creating a world where every child has access to nutritious food.
Prior to starting MSP, Zeina worked with the Education Fund in Miami Dade, helping to bring food forests to Dade Schools. She was also the USDA field monitor at Feeding South Florida where she monitored 100+ food pantries and soup kitchens in Broward and Monroe counties. In 2013 she left her job as a School and Youth Coordinator at the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to focus on MSP, her passion.
Zeina currently lives in Hollywood, Florida with her husband Alex and their son Luca. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with family, enjoying the local beaches, and volunteering at her son’s school.
• April 2nd - Guest Speaker: Zeina Zein-Wolland, Topic: "Mobile School Pantry"
• April 10th - (CAMS) Club Assembly Meeting Social
• April 16th - Guest Speakers: Tegdra & Jazzmin Samuel, Topic: "The Gifts of Mobility Foundation"
• April 23rd - Guest Speaker: Richard S. Lawrence, Topic: "Water, Sanitation & Hygiene Projects"
• April 30th - Guest Speaker: Dr. Axa Yox, Topic: "Linkedin"
| WED., APRIL 2ND @ 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM - HYBRID CLUB MEETING MOBILE SCHOOL PANTRY: ZEINA ZEIN-WOLLAND, FOUNDER & PRESIDENT |
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I think everyone will agree our meeting was exciting, emotive, and rewarding.
We had the great pleasure of having Mrs. Zeina Zein-Wolland as a speaker. Zeina is the founder of the Mobile School Pantry, a leading nonprofit organization that aims to fight hunger and improve access to healthy food for school-aged children.
Under her leadership, the organization has significantly grown and expanded, now serving several elementary schools through community sites across Broward County. Mobile School Pantry has provided hundreds of thousands of pounds of fresh food to children and families in need.
Our Club, the Hallandale Beach-Aventura Rotary Club, has volunteered and will continue to do so at the Mobile School Pantry. We had witnessed firsthand the extraordinary impact this distribution of healthy foods has in so many households.
Z's presentation was very interesting and full of emotion. There were some tears here and there, and many smiles.
The Mobile School Pantry was the recipient of a Rotary Grant. The Hallandale Beach-Aventura Rotary Club presented Zeina with a well-deserved check of $5,000.
Serendipity was at play when I introduced Zeina and our newest member, Mr. Tariq Robinson. Tariq is the new Director of Operations of the Hallandale Beach YMCA and transferred here from Augusta, Georgia. It just happened that Zeina wanted to meet with a representative of of the YMCA, and Tariq had wanted to meet Zeina because he had heard about the Mobile School Pantry. They immediately established a great connection and will meet soon. I am sure great things will come from this fortuitous encounter.
Rotarian Fran Markowitz gave us each a Choco Pie. They were delicious! Why is this significant? Because when we played the 50/50 game, Fran's name was drawn out of the bag, making her the winner of $18. She then selected one card from the deck of cards, and we were all momentarily speechless when she turned the card to show the Queen of Hearts! ❤️ Congratulations to our dear Fran, who won the jackpot. $414.00. She attributes her luck to the Choco Pies she gave us.
All in all, it was a great meeting, and we all left with a feeling of well-being and appreciation.
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| WED., APRIL 2ND @ 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM - "GULFSTREAM ELC - MOBILE SCHOOL PANTRY GIVEAWAY" GULFSTREAM ACADEMY |
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Mobile School Pantry (MSP) mission is to provide nutritious, healthy food items to children and families at low-income schools in South Florida. We are committed to creating a future without hunger where all families have access to adequate amounts of nutritious, culturally appropriate foods to learn, grow and thrive.
Become a Hunger Hero by volunteering at one of Mobile School Pantry’s client choice school pantries. Offering client choice allows families to select their own food instead of receiving pre-packed bags. This process provides dignity for families, prevents food waste and ultimately saves money.
Volunteers needed to assist with our client choice school pantry, tasks include: Unloading of truck, Set-up client choice school pantry, Refill baskets with produce items as needed throughout the giveaway, Assist families to shop, Breakdown boxes, Clean-up post giveaway, Smile and make families feel welcomed.
*Please wear comfortable clothing and closed-toed shoes. Must be 14 years old to attend without an adult. Please bring your ID and check in at the school office. Let them know you're there to volunteer with Mobile School Pantry.
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| SAT., APRIL 5TH @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM - OB JOHNSON PARK ONE HALLANDALE BEACH FAMILY FUN FIELD DAY |
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Kudos to Rotarian Rosario Acevedo de Higadera who volunteered at the Hallandale Beach Family Fun Field Day April 5, 2025. She was able to spend some time with Rotarian/Mayor Joy Cooper. Thank you! Rosario for a job well done, and for representing the Hallandale Beach-Aventura Rotary Club.
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| TUE., APRIL 8TH - BASKET MAKING WORKSHOP HEALTHY MOTHERS, HEALTHY BABIES COALITION OF BROWARD COUNTY |
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Rotary was represented on Tuesday April 8th at the Basket Making Workshop for the Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Broward County. The workshop was held to prepare baskets for their annual fundraiser. Marushka and Georgia made a theme basket “Taco Tuesday” which will be sold on April 29 at their 32nd Annual Mother’s Day Luncheon.
| SAT., APRIL 12TH, 2025 - 9:00 AM - NOON THE 43RD BISCAYNE BAY CLEANUP DAY 2025 |
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Baynanza registration is now live! BAYNANZA CLEANUP REGISTRATION is open until Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Cleanup site capacities are limited so please register only for expected participants.
The 43rd Biscayne Bay Cleanup will take place on Saturday, April 12th, 2025, from 9:00 AM to noon. BAYNANZA 2025 has identified over 20 locations across Miami-Dade County. Registered volunteers at all official cleanup sites will receive a free commemorative T-shirt. Community service hours are also available to participating students.
I have already registered and will be working in Chapman Park, a mangrove area.
Below are two photos from last year. I hope that many of you will register.
Yours in Rotary Service,
Robert H. Bull
| THU., APRIL 17TH @ 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM - "GULFSTREAM ELC - MOBILE SCHOOL PANTRY GIVEAWAY" GULFSTREAM ACADEMY |
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Mobile School Pantry (MSP) mission is to provide nutritious, healthy food items to children and families at low-income schools in South Florida. We are committed to creating a future without hunger where all families have access to adequate amounts of nutritious, culturally appropriate foods to learn, grow and thrive.
Become a Hunger Hero by volunteering at one of Mobile School Pantry’s client choice school pantries. Offering client choice allows families to select their own food instead of receiving pre-packed bags. This process provides dignity for families, prevents food waste and ultimately saves money.
Volunteers needed to assist with our client choice school pantry, tasks include: Unloading of truck, Set-up client choice school pantry, Refill baskets with produce items as needed throughout the giveaway, Assist families to shop, Breakdown boxes, Clean-up post giveaway, Smile and make families feel welcomed.
*Please wear comfortable clothing and closed-toed shoes. Must be 14 years old to attend without an adult. Please bring your ID and check in at the school office. Let them know you're there to volunteer with Mobile School Pantry.
| SAT., APRIL 19TH @ 10:00 AM - 'EGG' STRAVAGANZA PETER BLUESTEN PARK |
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Our traditional and much loved Easter Egg hunt is back! Bring your basket and see who can get the most eggs in this fast paced and super fun events. The hunts will be separated into four age groups, there will be plenty of fun for everyone! The hunts start promptly at 10am and the bounce houses, food trucks, and vendors are open immediately following.
Food will be available for sale. All activities are free of charge.
Our Rotary Club is a Sponsor at this event and will have a table and help kids decorate colorful delicious cookies.
Location: Peter Bluesten Park
Address: 501 SE 1st Ave, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
More Info: www.CoHB.org/parks
| SAT., APRIL 26TH @ 6:00 PM - "PROGRESSIVE DINNER" (ANNUAL EVENT) HOSTED BY HALLANDALE BEACH MAYOR, JOY COOPER |
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Join the Hallandale Beach-Aventura Rotary Club for our Annual Progressive Dinner on Saturday, April 26th, at 6:00 PM. This special evening is a wonderful opportunity to meet, share, and connect while enjoying appetizers, dinner, and desserts at different locations.
As our annual fundraiser, your support helps us continue the impactful work we do in our community. Don’t miss this night of great food, great company, and giving back!
RSVP today—we can’t wait to see you!
Appetizers: Hosted by Claudia Valderrama (6PM-7PM)
Dinner: Hosted by Mayor Joy Cooper & Dr. Harry Cooper (7:15PM-8:30PM)
Desserts: Hosted by Georgia Winfield, Marushka Jilek, Connie Heatter, Lourdes & Jesus Abikarram (9PM-10PM)
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