SHINING LIGHT GARDEN FOUNDATION, INC.
VERO BEACH, FLORIDA

Shining Light Garden Foundation, Inc., founded by Joel Bray in 2008, began as a modest backyard project in Winter Beach, Florida. It has since grown into a thriving 10-acre farm with a profound mission to combat hunger and nourish the community. The organization operates on Joel Bray's core principle: "Feeding the hungry, one garden at a time." As a non-profit entity recognized under section 501(c)3, it focuses on cultivating fresh vegetables primarily to support those who are homeless, hungry, or marginalized. Shining Light Garden Foundation has been unwavering in its devotion to enhancing community welfare by providing locally grown and nutritious produce to over 200 families annually within Indian River County. With a foundational goal of serving God’s glory through benevolent work, the organization channels funds towards essential agricultural needs such as seeds, farm equipment, and crucial capital improvements like wells and irrigation setups. Since its inception in June 2010, Shining Light Garden Foundation remains committed to expanding both its impact and operational capacity. Headquartered at 6865 33rd Avenue, Vero Beach, Florida, the non-profit's leadership includes Joel E Bray as President, Greg Vafiades as Vice President, and Connie T. Derman serving as Secretary. The organization maintains transparency in its operations with routine updates on official registries under company file number N10000005644. Shining Light Garden Foundation actively encourages community support to further its mission of providing wholesome sustenance and improving quality of life for the less fortunate.