Bless Fruitland Park | Love Week
February 7th-14th 2026
February 7th-14th 2026
Join “Bless Fruitland Park” as we work together with others within our communities to saturate our Fruitland Park and surrounding area with Random Acts of Kindness and special planned activities February 7-14th, 2026. During “Love Week” we are encouraging local Businesses, Churches, Civic groups and individuals to join us in our efforts by brainstorming and carrying out your own creative ideas within our neighborhoods and communities. We are encouraging participants to flood social media with the acts of kindness that is happening in and around us as we encourage one another by taking pictures and using #LOVEWEEK.
This February, join us at the Fruitland Park Library as we spread love and kindness throughout our community! In celebration of Love Week, we are excited to announce a special collection drive dedicated to helping those in need. Throughout the entire month of February, we will be gathering essential baby care items such as baby wipes, powder, and diaper rash cream. These donations will be shared with the Community Partnership Program, which will ensure they reach families who could use extra support. Drop off at Fruitland Park Library 604 W. Berckman Street throughout the month of February! For more information call us at: (352)-360-6561
During February, we will be collecting baby diapers, pull ups or adult diapers as well as baby formula. Items can be dropped off at Community United Methodist Church located at 309 College ave in Fruitland Park. For more info contact, Melinda Milhorn (352)-408-7558.
Fruitland Park Recreation will be hosting the 5k Love Run run on Feb 7th @ 8 a.m. 205 W. Berckman St. Fruitland Park. Proceeds will benefit the New Beginnings Refuge: a faith based non-profit dedicated to restoring hope, and stability to homeless families within our community. Citizens First Bank will be sponsoring this years “Fun Run” for the kids. Early registration ends on 1/29/26. Register at: raceroster.com. Contact is Christine Wilson (352)-531-6105 or[email protected] for more information.
Citizens First Bank is hosting our annual hot dog cookout on Friday February 13th along with the drawing for our “Date Night” themed raffle basket being held the same day. The basket will be on display and tickets available at the Citizens First Bank located at 3290 US 27/441 in Fruitland Park. The hot dog lunch is open to all with a requested $7 donation. Lunch is free for all Fruitland Park emergency responders as a thank you for service to our community. Tickets for the raffle basket go on sale January 29th and can be purchased at the Fruitland Park branch. Proceeds will go to Bless Fruitland Park to help us continue impacting our local community. For more information contact Kathy Hope at 352-751-2095.
Stavro’s restaurant located at 3223 US-441 #27 in Fruitland Park is giving back. On Monday February 9th, 5 % of all restaurant sales will go to Bless Fruitland Park. Impact your community by choosing to eat with us. Order out lunch for your office staff, dine in our grab a take home for supper. For more information, you can contact Cyndi Kountanis (352)-315-0028.
Join Heritage Community Church located at 509 West Berckman St. in Fruitland Park on February 6th and 7th for a fun Marriage Conference lead by Dan and Danielle Macaulay, marriedup.net/ Free childcare available for infants through 5th grade. Cost is $40 per couple. You can register and discover more info at heritage-community-church.churchcenter.com/.
In February, Hope Community Church in Wildwood is collecting diapers and baby formula to donate to Kids Central in Wildwood, FL. Drop your items on Sunday mornings at Hope Community Church, 4070 County Road 124A, Ste 3, Wildwood, FL. Contact Don Winters at (352)-603-4271 or [email protected] for more information or alternate times to donate your items.
The Big Red bus will be at Heritage Community Church 509 W. Berckman street in Fruitland Park Wednesday February 11th from 9:00am-3 pm. Persons donating blood will be given a $20 E Gift card and Free T-Shirt while supplies last. Contact One Blood to set up an appointment at (888)-936-6283 or visit oneblood.org . Drop in’s welcomed.
The men’s ministry of the First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ in Wildwood will be holding one of their annual 18 hole scramble golf tournaments at Continental Country Club in Wildwood, Florida on Monday March 9th, to raise funds to support local youth and children’s programs. For more information on how to play or become a sponsor, please contact Mr. Johnny Miller at (352)-303-3967.
Local Churches will be providing cookies and sweets for our local First Responders and Public Works employees during “Love Week”. For more info on how you can participate, contact Rev. George Mulford of Grace Bible Baptist Church at [email protected] or (352)-516-9134. In addition, Citizens First Bank, located at 3290 US highway 441/27 Fruitland Park will feed First responders free lunch on Friday February 13th.
On Wednesday February 11th, at 9:00 am, "Project Legacy” will host its “Giving Hands Day” celebration at Fruitland Park Elementary School located at 901 Olive ave. in Fruitland Park in the cafeteria. The event will gather supporters of Project Legacy as well as recognize some of the area’s nonprofit organizations (focusing on child and teen programs) that have received financial assistance from Project Legacy. We will also hear about upcoming plans and opportunities. “Trinity Constructors” will be sponsoring this event and provide a light breakfast beginning at 8:45 am. For more information on Project Legacy or the Giving Hearts day event, please contact Mrs. Karen Mercer at [email protected] or (352)-406-1769.
Community United Methodist Church, located at 309 College Avenue, Fruitland Park, will provide a Ministry Fair on Sunday, February 8th, from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm. The Ministry Fair will provide information and opportunities for a variety of ministries provided by Community United Methodist Church to our community. Activities for children will be provided, and our local Boy Scout troop will also be raising funds through their Spaghetti Supper. For more information, please contact our church office at (352)-787-1829 or email us at [email protected] .
Join us for an informative seminar covering common scams, how to spot red flags, ways to protect your personal information, and what to do if you’ve been scammed. Hosted by the Fruitland Park Police Department and Citizens First Bank at the Fruitland Park Gardenia Center, located at 205 W. Berckman St. in Fruitland Park, on Wednesday, February 11th at 1:30pm. For more information, please contact the Fruitland Park Police Department at [email protected]. Everyone is welcome to attend - no RSVP required.
Trinity Assembly of God of Fruitland Park will be providing lunch on Monday February 9th at 11:30 am for Fruitland Park Police and Pubic Works department…for more information contact Rev. Chuck Padgett at [email protected] or (352) 661-0274.
“Bless Fruitland Park” (BFP) began January 2015 and is an ongoing effort of individuals, churches, businesses, local civic and social groups in the Fruitland Park area that are committed to work together to make a difference and create an atmosphere of partnership and generosity within our Fruitland Park Community. Since inception, Bless Fruitland Park’s efforts through “Generosity Week” each August, has raised over $150,000 in cash and resource donations for Fruitland Park Elementary School. We believe “So goes the School, so goes the Community."