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The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) is Florida’s premier non-profit hospitality industry trade association. Founded in 1946 as the Florida Restaurant Association, FRLA merged with the Florida Hotel and Motel Association in 2006. FRLA’s more than 10,000 members include independent hoteliers and restaurateurs, household name franchises, theme parks and suppliers. The association’s mission is to protect, educate and promote Florida’s $111.7 billion hospitality industry which represents 1.5 million employees. Dedicated to safeguarding the needs of the membership, FRLA provides legislative advocacy to ensure the voices of its members are heard and their interests are protected. The association offers regulatory compliance and food safety training through SafeStaff® and FRLA’s subsidiary, RCS Training. The FRLA Educational Foundation provides industry-developed, career-building high school programs throughout the state. 
Learn more by visiting them at http://www.frla.org

At Chefs Feeding Kids, their mission is to Feed, Educate, Train, and Employ. They combat childhood food insecurity by providing nutritious meals and fostering healthy eating habits. Through collaborative efforts with communities, chefs, and partners, they aim to empower food-insecure children and young adults, including those within the autism community, by offering access to nutritious, affordable meals and equipping them with culinary skills. Their goal is to not only alleviate hunger but also pave the way for a brighter future by creating career pathways and opportunities, ensuring these individuals have the foundation for sustained well-being and success.  For information and to donate, please visit www.chefsfeedingkids.org