{"id":16677,"date":"2021-11-03T20:27:18","date_gmt":"2021-11-04T00:27:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=16677"},"modified":"2021-11-03T20:27:26","modified_gmt":"2021-11-04T00:27:26","slug":"lakeland-magic-and-mosaic-announce-hoops-for-hunger-program-renewed-for-2021-22-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2021\/11\/03\/lakeland-magic-and-mosaic-announce-hoops-for-hunger-program-renewed-for-2021-22-season\/","title":{"rendered":"LAKELAND MAGIC AND MOSAIC ANNOUNCE HOOPS FOR HUNGER PROGRAM RENEWED FOR 2021-22 SEASON"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;The&nbsp;<em>Hoops&nbsp;for Hunger<\/em>&nbsp;program was designed in partnership with the Lakeland Magic and The Mosaic Company to help raise money to provide meals to local children in need. For every three-point shot made by the Magic during the 2020-21 season, $150 was donated to the&nbsp;<em>Hoops&nbsp;for Hunger<\/em>&nbsp;program. The program supports KidsPACK and One More Child, local non-profits aimed at decreasing food insecurity for the children of Central Florida. Throughout the 2020-21 season, Mosaic donated a total $50,100 through the&nbsp;<em>Hoops for Hunger<\/em>&nbsp;program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"670\" height=\"350\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Hoops-For-Hunger-Image.jpg?resize=670%2C350&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Hoops-For-Hunger-Image.jpg?w=670&amp;ssl=1 670w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Hoops-For-Hunger-Image.jpg?resize=300%2C157&amp;ssl=1 300w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Lakeland Magic and Mosaic have renewed their commitment to the cause for the 2021-22 season and are once again raising their donation amount per three-point shot made. For every three-point shot made by the Magic at the RP Funding Center this season, $200 will go to the&nbsp;<em>Hoops&nbsp;for Hunger<\/em>&nbsp;program, an increase of $50 from previous seasons. The program will continue to benefit KidsPACK and One More Child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFighting local hunger is one of Lakeland Magic\u2019s main Community Pillars and we are grateful to continue to partner with Mosaic on such an important local cause,\u201d said Hans Steinbrenner, President of the Lakeland Magic. \u201cAs we renew our&nbsp;<em>Hoops&nbsp;for Hunger<\/em>&nbsp;program for another season, we are so proud to raise the donation amount again. We have seen the tremendous impact the program has had on our community, and we look forward to continuing the fight against food insecurity in Central Florida.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"965\" height=\"1024\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/glg_lakeland_magic19.png?resize=965%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/glg_lakeland_magic19.png?resize=965%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 965w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/glg_lakeland_magic19.png?resize=283%2C300&amp;ssl=1 283w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/glg_lakeland_magic19.png?resize=768%2C815&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/glg_lakeland_magic19.png?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAt Mosaic, we proudly support food organizations and initiatives fueling the fight against hunger in the communities where we operate,\u201d shares&nbsp;Sarah Fedorchuk, Vice President, Government and Public Relations \u2013 North America. \u201cOur continued partnership with the Lakeland Magic and&nbsp;<em>Hoops for Hunger<\/em>&nbsp;has raised over $90,0000 to date.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 2021-22 Lakeland Magic season begins with Opening Weekend on Friday, November 5, and Saturday November 6 at the RP Funding Center. The Magic\u2019s complete season and promotional schedule is available at&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/lakelandmagic.com\/promotions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lakelandmagic.com\/promotions<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>ABOUT THE LAKELAND MAGIC<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Lakeland Magic, based in Lakeland, FL, are the NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic. One of 30 teams in the NBA G League, the Magic&nbsp;recently won the&nbsp;2020-21 NBA G League Finals to finish as league champions. Since their inaugural season in Lakeland, the Magic are tied for most regular season wins in the NBA G League.&nbsp;The 2021-22 season will begin at the RP Funding Center on November 5th. Season&nbsp;tickets,&nbsp;group tickets&nbsp;and single-game tickets&nbsp;are available by calling 863-825-3263 or visiting LakelandMagic.com.&nbsp;Stay up to date on all things Lakeland Magic by following @LakelandMagic on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>ABOUT THE MOSAIC COMPANY<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Mosaic Company is one of the world&#8217;s leading producers and marketers of concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients. Mosaic is a single source provider of phosphate and potash fertilizers and feed ingredients for the global agriculture industry. To learn more, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mosaicfloridaphosphate.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.mosaicfloridaphosphate.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;The&nbsp;Hoops&nbsp;for Hunger&nbsp;program was designed in partnership with the Lakeland Magic and The Mosaic Company to help raise money to provide meals to local children in need. 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