Disney has nearly 70,000 Cast Members who live and work in Central Florida, Walt Disney World Resort is committed to investing in the quality of life in the region, with a special interest in helping children and families. As part of that effort, Walt Disney World Resort donated $36.5 million in cash and in-kind support to local nonprofits last year, a $6 million increase from 2012.
“We are honored to help many deserving organizations that are providing basic needs, education and youth development programs in the community,” said Nancy Gidusko, director of community relations for Walt Disney World Resort.
The donations include 560,000 pounds of prepared unserved food, valued at nearly $3 million, donated to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and more than $4 million of in-kind product and merchandise donated to dozens of nonprofits. Products included $750,000 of new clothing to school districts and more than $850,000 of bedspreads, curtains and other items from remodeled hotel rooms and $1.2 million donated through an online request system called ‘Mickey’s Attic’.
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