Paradise Island, The Bahamas, September 27, 2025 – Colina Insurance Limited continued its longstanding support of Hands for Hunger as a Gourmand Sponsor of Paradise Plates 2025. Culinary talent and community partners unite in support of the fight against hunger and food insecurity in The Bahamas at the signature fundraising event.

Colina hosted a booth at the event where guests enjoyed a refreshing lineup of handcrafted fresh fruit mocktails. The beverages were prepared by award winning mixologist Marv Cunningham, also known as Mr. Mix Bahamas, and included a Dragon Fruit Mule, White Peach Tangerine Breeze, and Coconut Blackberry Switcha.

In addition to the company sponsorship, team members from across Colina attended in a show of solidarity and support.

“Colina is proud to stand with Hands for Hunger in the fight against hunger in The Bahamas,” said Maxine Seymour, Director, Corporate Communications, Colina. “This event not only raises critical funds for a worthy cause but also celebrates the spirit of community and giveback.”

“We are grateful to our colleagues who attended and to everyone who supported this meaningful evening despite the heavy rain and impending storm,” said Seymour. “Their dedication and enthusiasm in the face of such challenging weather truly underscored the importance of this cause and the strength of our community.”

Proceeds from Paradise Plates 2025 will directly benefit Hands for Hunger’s food rescue and distribution programs, which continue to play a critical role in addressing food insecurity across the nation.

The event was held on Saturday, September 27 in the Imperial Ballroom at the Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas.

About Colina Insurance Limited (Colina)

Colina is a diversified financial services company, offering comprehensive life and health insurance solutions. Colina is wholly-owned by Colina Holdings Bahamas Limited (CHBL). CHBL is a Bahamian Company, built on a firm foundation of trust, integrity and responsibility. Colina has evolved over the past century to become The Bahamas’ largest life and health insurer, with a solid reputation for providing insurance and related financial services products that help clients prepare for life’s unexpected events.

About Hands for Hunger

Hands For Hunger is a humanitarian organization committed to the elimination of unnecessary hunger and the reduction of food waste through the creation of meaningful and engaging partnerships formed amongst all sectors of the Bahamian community. We strive to inspire a shared sense of social and environmental responsibility amongst citizens, who, individually and collectively, come to realize the power of their own contributions. We do this by food rescue and distribution, education and other innovative solutions aimed at achieving national food security.