Vantage announces fruit sale information

Vantage Career Center information

The Vantage Career Center FFA chapter is again selling fresh fruit from the Florida Fruit Association of Vero Beach, Florida.

Fruit sales are underway now and end Friday, November 6. The Vantage FFA coordinates this school-wide fundraiser and students sell fruit through their career tech youth organizations. Money earned from the fundraiser is used by students who compete in regional, state and national competitions, as well as for community service projects, field trips and banquets.

It’s simple to order — contact a Vantage student or call 419.238.5411 or 800.686.3944, extension 2154.  Those calling may leave their order on voicemail, but should be sure to leave their name and phone number.

This year, the following fruit is available: Navel oranges, $27/full case, $17/half case; Hamlins, $22/full case, $12 half case; red grapefruit, $26/full case, $16/half case; tangelos, $26/full case, $16/half case.  Also available is a mixed fruit case (navels and grapefruit) for $24 and a Fresh Fruit Sampler case (apples, pears, red grapefruit, tangerines, and navel oranges) for $26.

New this year is 10 pounds of Ohio Red Delicious apples for $12.  Those ordering may also want to try skinless southern fried peanuts ($5 for a 17.5-ounce. can), mixed nuts ($7 for a 1-pound can), Brittle Bites ($5 for a 12-ounce can), or a three-piece gift pack of Brittle Bites, Honey Krunch, and skinless peanuts for $13.

Checks should be made payable to Vantage Career Center.  Fruit will be available for pick-up on approximately December 8.

For more information, contact Mike Miller at the above numbers or Ted Verhoff at 419.238.5411, extension 2161.