Almost 50 Health First associates gathered Thursday at the Melbourne Village Walmart location to shop for Family Partnerships of Central Florida

As part of their commitment to giving back to the community, Health First associates and leaders again kicked off the holiday season by shopping for children in need at two area retail locations – Target and Walmart.

Nearly 50 associates and leaders gathered at the Viera Target location to partner with the South Brevard Sharing Center. They were helping to fulfill wish lists for children who otherwise might not receive gifts for the holidays—and many of whom are homeless—as part of the Sharing Center’s “Children Without Christmas Toy Drive.”

On Thursday, Health First associates again converged on the Melbourne Village Walmart location to shop for Family Partnerships of Central Florida.

Health First President and CEO Terry Forde addresses more than 50 Health First associates before Tuesday’s holiday shopping event at the Viera Target location

Over the last 12 years, Health First has helped make the holiday season brighter for more than 2,000 children. Hundreds of Health First associates and leaders have volunteered their time to shop for “wish lists” provided by organizations including South Brevard Sharing Center and Family Partnerships of Central Florida.

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