!MIDSOUTH BANK Fort Walton Beach hosts toy collection event
By David Triana
MidSouth Bank’s Fort Walton Beach branch not only exemplifies the company’s slogan – “The friendliest and most helpful bank in town”, they are also, in my personal opinion, the most generous bank in our region!
Almost on a monthly basis, they host events that benefit a variety of non-profit organizations and worthy cases. Their events are varied, fun, and more importantly, promote and raise funds on behalf of local non-profit organizations. Their events have included a Chili for a Cause contest to benefit One Hopeful Place (OHP). OHP provides transitional housing and emergency shelter services to unhoused individuals. Another event was a Luau Lunch benefitting the A Bed 4 Me Foundation. A Bed 4 Me provides beds for children who would otherwise be sleeping on the floor or inadequate spaces.
On December 12, 2025, the bank hosted a Taco Fiesta to benefit the 21st Annual Emerald Coast Christmas Miracle Fiesta organized by United for a Good Cause Inc. The Fiesta is an everything is free to all that attend six hour party for low-income kids and families from the region. For information about the fiesta, go to: www.unitedforagoodcause.org.
The Taco Fiesta collected toys, bikes and monetary donations and also consisted of a Best Tasting Taco competition featured donated tacos from Fort Walton Beach establishments including Taco Bravo Food Truck, El Torreonense Latin Store, and Sabor a Mexico restaurant. See below for their addresses.
The participants supported this good cause by donating varied taco meats such as Carne Asada, Al Pastor, Birria, Carnitas and other favorites from their locations. MidSouth Bank personnel provided desserts like Tres Leches, Flan, delicious cookies and nachos!
The winner of the Best Tasting Tacos was TACO BRAVO FOOD TRUCK!
The attendees included students and staff from the Advanced Sacred Hope Autism Academy who enjoyed a piñata breaking and arts and crafts activities. Many locals from the community stopped by with donations and everyone also got a chance to take pictures with Santa!
Christmas is the Season of Generosity and that was in full display today at this MidSouth Bank event.
Visit these generous businesses and enjoy their delicious Mexican menus!
El Torreonense: 298 Eglin Parkway NE | 850-314-9500
Sabor a México: 13 Eglin Parkway NE | 850-243-3331
Taco Bravo: 21 Miracle Strip Parkway I 850-240-2136
