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Landslide! Florida United Methodists take a stand on Fair Food, Publix in historic vote! After years of organizing, Florida United Methodists overwhelmingly pass statewide resolution calling on Publix to join Fair Food Program… This past weekend, the six-year Publix campaign reached a critical crossroads when the Florida United Methodist Church (UMC) held its Annual Conference in Daytona Beach to convene, worship, and address church business.  One of the key issues on the table for the delegates — who collectively represent more than 700 churches across the state of Florida — was a resolution calling on Publix to join the Fair Food Program.   Despite numerous attempts over the past several decades, the Florida UMC had never passed a resolution in support of a farmworker struggle, and this year’s resolution would face a particularly strong headwind: Publix is a key financial supporter of Methodist institutions throughout the state, from universities to camps to local churches.  This fact was by no means lost on the delegates gathered in Daytona and, needless to say, the impending vote was charged with tension arising from this underlying relationship.  Adding to the suspense, the resolution was presented in the final hour of the four-day conference, with anticipation building with each passing day... Don't miss the dramatic unfolding of the Florida United Methodist Conference -- including videos and uplifting, powerful words from Fair Food supporters -- at the CIW website!

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