From Farm to Fridge: The Surprising Journey of Florida Milk Florida is home to a resilient dairy industry, powered by 35 farm families who manage approximately 45 dairy farms across the state. These dedicated families care for roughly 100,000 dairy cows that produce between 250 and 300 million gallons of milk annually. You might recognize […]
By Nelle S. Miller Guest columnist Across Florida and throughout the country, two realities are colliding in ways that demand urgent attention: families are struggling to put food on the table, and farmers are struggling to stay afloat. Today, more than 3.2 million people in Florida – including 800,000 children and more than 680,000 seniors […]
Making an Impact, One Shift at a Time Volunteering at a food bank may seem like a small gesture, but across Florida it powers a network that provides meals to thousands of families, seniors, and children daily. Behind every box of groceries and each mobile distribution are volunteers who dedicate their time to helping neighbors […]
Why Florida Seafood is a Game-Changer for Our Food Banks When you think of Florida agriculture, your mind probably jumps straight to orange groves or sprawling cattle ranches. But if you head toward the coast and look just beneath the surface of our waters, you’ll find another vital part of our state’s heritage: aquaculture. At […]
The Feeding Florida team was grateful to be part of this year’s Children’s Week at the Florida Capitol on Tuesday, February 24. Seeing so many children gathered together and sharing in the bounty of our state was an uplifting and powerful reminder of why we are dedicated to the mission of feeding Florida. Florida’s food […]
Rural communities are a big part of what makes Florida strong but the many things that make rural areas so special can also present challenges. Long distances, limited transportation, and fewer grocery stores can turn a simple grocery trip into a real challenge. For many families living in rural areas getting healthy, affordable food can […]
Farmers Feeding Florida: A Model of Leadership and Innovation By Janelle Irwin January 2026 As lawmakers prepare for the 2026 Legislative Session, Florida’s agricultural community is pointing to one shining example of smart, effective governance: the Farmers Feeding Florida program, championed by the Florida Commissioner of Agriculture, Wilton Simpson and Senate President Ben Albritton. This initiative exemplifies how practical, results-oriented […]
The following excerpt is from Florida Senate President Ben Albritton’s remarks on the Opening Day of the 2026 Florida Session. These remarks were published January 13, 2026 on WFSU by The News Service of Florida. —————————— As I begin my last session as Senate President, I’m renewing my personal focus on a rural renaissance in […]
by Aria Surka PENSACOLA, Fla. — Feeding Florida has rolled out a new incentive program called “Florida Fresh Dollars” — a simple way to get $20 toward your grocery bill. “They fill out a really brief five-question survey, and that determines qualification,” Fresh Access Bucks Assistant Heather Henderson said. “There are two questions on there to […]
BY Matt Lackritz Tampa TAMPA, Fla. — At Feeding Tampa Bay’s market, a partnership with the Feeding Florida Program is bringing clams to its freezers. The program is Farmers Feeding Florida, which partners with farmers, ranchers, and more to distribute extra or unmarketable products to those in need. Co-owner of Cedar Key Aquaculture Farms, Timothy Solano, is the supplier of […]
