Fred Levin Way Fest: Celebration of Giving

Start: Sunday, April 13, 2025 11:00AM
End: Sunday, April 13, 2025 3:00PM

The Fred Levin Way Foundation and Levin Papantonio law firm will host the Fourth Annual Fred Levin Way Fest on Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Downtown Pensacola, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This free community event celebrates the generosity of giving to those in need, all in the name of Fred Levin, whose donations and contributions to a multitude of charities and organizations are legendary. A Day of Family Fun Festivalgoers can expect a day filled with fun, generosity, and community support at this year’s event. Families across Northwest Florida are invited to join in on festival activities, including: * Visiting multiple food trucks and vendors for free meals and snacks * Dancing to free musical entertainment * Receiving scores of free essential items * Exploring the services of more than 60 nonprofits from Northwest Florida * Participating in giveaways * Getting to know mounted and K-9 units—up close and personal! As an added bonus, attendees will receive free entry to some of Pensacola’s most beloved cultural and recreational attractions, including: * Pensacola Museum of History * Pensacola Children's Museum * Pensacola Museum of Art * Downtown YMCA It’s just another way the Fred Levin Way Foundation is giving back to the community, ensuring everyone has access to the support, entertainment, and enrichment they deserve. Community Nonprofits Providing Free Essential Items Most important, the Festival will highlight the services of more than 60 local nonprofits that provide assistance to Northwest Florida residents. These nonprofits will provide information to the attendees explaining the services they provide. The nonprofits will also distribute, at no cost, essential items to the attendees, such as backpacks, blankets, books, diapers, first aid kits, hygiene kits, pet food, school supplies, soap, socks, thermometers, toilet paper, toothbrushes, toothpaste, towels, and underwear. The Numbers Tell a Story of Giving Last year's Fred Levin Way Fest yielded astonishing results: * 10,000 in attendance * 63 nonprofit organizations providing information on free services * 4,500 free meals served Organizations at the 2024 event distributed free essential items in staggering numbers: * 25,000 diapers * 21,000 hygiene kits * 10,000 feminine products * 8,000 medical supplies * 7,000 socks * 6,500 books * 6,100 blankets and ponchos * 5,500 school supplies * 5,000 underwear * 4,400 baby supplies * 4,000 art supplies * 4,000 dental hygiene kits * 3,000 detergent * 2,000 wired ear buds This year's festival will be even bigger! What People Have Said About the Fred Levin Way Fest "Fred Levin Way Fest was a great way to spread HOPE. There was a ton on display!" -- Health and Hope Clinic "This event was amazing. This was the best event I have personally been a part of in regard to connecting with the community." - The Secret Place Home "This was a tremendous day of community interaction. People were engaged, involved, and together as a community."- Pensacola Sheriff’s Department "We received blessings upon blessings of thanks from everyone who attended about our services. Our hearts were just full the entire day." - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida, Inc "This was the best family-friendly community event I have ever attended. You had phenomenal participation, and I absolutely loved and appreciated the diversity of attendees. A very special day for all involved." - Studer Family Children’s Hospital "How wonderful it was to bring together such a diverse (and large) crowd to offer information and resources that will, hopefully, impact their quality of life." - WEAR-TV Communities Caring at Christmas "We received a lot of comments from people who had heard of our services which was heartening, and many were interested in congregate dining sites as well as caregiver respite for those with a parent with dementia." - Council on Aging of West Florida "The first-ever Fred Levin Way Fest will now be the first annual Fred Levin Way Fest after the remarkably successful turnout last weekend. The event, which was promoted as a 'Celebration of Giving,' was a true gift to the people of Pensacola." - Pensacola News Journal Editorial Board