Strengthening Florida’s Food System with Fresh Access Bucks For many families, buying fresh food is a decision that has to be weighed against every other expense. The challenge isn’t necessarily knowledge about healthy food or interest in purchasing them. It often comes down to these three basic questions: Can I afford it? Can I find […]
A Year of Farmers Feeding Florida Farmers Feeding Florida is more than a food recovery program. It is a statewide partnership connecting farmers and ranchers, processors, food banks and state leaders to make sure Florida-grown food reaches families instead of going to waste. Farmers and producers can face unexpected challenges, from market disruptions and processing […]
The Harvest of Hope: Florida’s Produce Recovery Evolution Florida’s warm, sunny climate and long growing season make it one of the nation’s most productive agricultural states. Mild winters allow farmers to grow and harvest fresh fruits and vegetables when much of the country cannot, providing a reliable supply of fresh produce nearly year-round. Combined with […]
This month we are highlighting Feeding Northeast Florida and the incredible work they’re doing to strengthen communities across Northeast and North Central Florida. From providing nutritious meals to families and seniors to expanding access in rural communities and preparing for disasters before they happen, Feeding Northeast Florida is committed to ensuring neighbors have the resources […]
Feeding Florida’s Role in Disaster Relief Feeding Florida is the only statewide hunger relief organization with an active presence in every corner of the state, allowing us to ramp up our operations by 300% during natural disasters. We serve as an integral part of the Florida State Mass Care team (ESF6), collaborating closely with the […]
This month we are highlighting Feeding the Gulf Coast, one of Florida’s oldest food banks providing nutritious food and essential resources to neighbors facing poverty, crisis, or disaster. While this unique food bank provides support to three states along the Gulf Coast, they specifically serve seven counties across the Florida Panhandle, operating a branch in […]
Long summer days call for cool treats, colorful snacks, and fun time in the kitchen. Whether you need a quick afternoon bite or an easy activity to keep kids busy, these simple recipes make snack time part of the summer fun. The recipes below have been tested, tasted, and approved by the Florida Nutrition Education […]
How Florida Food Banks Are Training Neighbors for New Careers Feeding Florida’s network of food banks recognizes that hunger is a problem that food alone cannot solve. To truly help, they all look at the root causes of why people are hungry in the first place. With this, the food banks have become a model […]
June 2, 2026 By Michelle Vecerina TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson on Tuesday detailed a sweeping series of agricultural funding victories and policy protections included in the state’s newly passed fiscal year 2026-2027 budget, declaring 2026 “The Year of the Farmer.” The state budget delivers hundreds of millions of dollars toward […]
$76 million over two years connects Florida farmers to families in need of fresh food Tallahassee–House Bill (HB) 5001E, Florida’s balanced budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, passed earlier today, includes $38 million in funding to address food insecurity and support Florida farmers, both key priorities of Senate President Ben Albritton (R-Wauchula). With $76 million […]
