From expanding its warehouse capacity to bringing fresh food directly to rural communities, Second Harvest of the Big Bend continues to find new ways to serve neighbors. As part of Feeding Florida’s statewide network, Second Harvest plays an important role in strengthening communities across a large North Florida region. The Tallahassee-based food bank serves a […]
Pouring Hope into Every Glass For many families, a glass of fresh milk is a daily morning staple. But when grocery budgets get tight, fresh dairy is often one of the very first items cut from the shopping list. Through the Farmers Feeding Florida initiative, food banks and local dairy partners—including processors like M&B Products […]
This month we’re featuring Feeding Tampa Bay as part of our network series highlighting members of the Feeding Florida food bank network, highlighting their work to fight hunger across West Central Florida. Serving 10 counties — Citrus, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, and Sumter — Feeding Tampa Bay provides food, support, and […]
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 […]
