Sometimes our food banks have to distribute food directly or further support larger pantries when the need arises. Because our food banks are dedicated to making sure every neighbor across the state has access to healthy food, they use a variety of distribution models designed to reach people wherever they are. This may look different if it’s a scheduled pantry distribution, a holiday effort, or during emergencies. But blue skies or grey, Feeding Florida’s food banks are moving food into communities and into the homes of the people who need it most.
Read Full News PostYet another nonprofit food bank organization is stepping up to help Floridians during the federal government shutdown that has disrupted federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Feeding Florida is deploying increased distributions to help ensure families, seniors and veterans get essential sustenance every day.
Read Full News PostFlorida might evoke images of beaches and citrus, but the Sunshine State boasts a 500-year-old cattle industry with deep roots in its history and identity. Today, that ancient industry is fueling a modern mission: feeding Florida’s food-insecure population. Here is an inside look at the history of Florida beef, the story of one dedicated rancher, Joe Planz of Providence Cattle, and how high-quality protein is reaching those who need it most.
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