Boca Helping Hands has been lending a hand to families in need since 1998. The nonprofit group has had to operate from several locations in the Boca Raton area.

Officials have been searching for a permanent home for Boca Helping Hands for the past five years without success.

But now that search is over: The group recently announced it has found a site from which to provide all of its services to the community.

“It really is a dream come true for everyone that has been involved over the years, and we will be able to provide all of our services from a single location now,” said Linda Gove, executive director of Boca Helping Hands.

The 12,000-square-foot building at 1500 NW First Court will be unveiled during a ceremony scheduled at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 2. The new space features a community room, job development program space, a pantry warehouse center and administrative offices.

Boca Helping Hands provides 27 tons of food each year. Last year 500 families received assistance with utility bills, rent, medication and transportation.

For information visit www.bocahelpinghands.org or call 561-417-0913.