Commissioner Simpson and President Albritton Launch Statewide Farmers Feeding Florida Initiative Farmers Feeding Florida utilizes Feeding Florida network to connect farmers and producers with families facing food insecurity Tampa–Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson, Senate President Ben Albritton (R-Wauchula), and Senate President Pro Tempore Jason Brodeur (R-Sanford) today joined Feeding Tampa Bay leadership, Feeding Florida […]

SERIES: HOW DOES THAT WORK? How Does a Food Bank Get Food? We are launching a new blog series to answer all the burning questions we get when we introduce people to the food bank network. As we walk through programs, facilities, and warehouses, folks will ask “How does that work?” Now we will bring […]

One of the most important teachings within the Nutrition Education curriculum to save time and money is meal planning. It’s not as hard as it seems, but it does help to have useful steps to guide you. Before we guide you through a five day meal planner, here are some tips and tricks from our […]

As Floridians, we’ve faced storms before, and we know the power of being ready. Now’s the time to take action, not just prepare. As Florida enters the 2025 Hurricane Season, which runs from June 1 through November 30, it’s crucial for everyone to take proactive steps to safeguard their homes and loved ones. Here are […]

A leading lawmaker called it a win for families in need and for Florida agriculture. The Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget tackles food insecurity in rural Florida and helps farmers, which are key priorities for Senate President Ben Albritton. “No matter how prosperous our state is, unexpected and unplanned things happen that can cause food insecurity […]

By Max Klaver Stew — a big pot of it — with onions, potatoes and bell peppers. Maybe a little bit of meat, if they’re lucky, Jackie Brown muttered, chewing over potential dinner ideas for her family as she surveyed the produce refrigerator at the Feeding South Florida food bank in Pembroke Park on a […]

Each year, Feeding Florida’s tabling at the Children’s Day event at the Florida Capitol shines a spotlight on the vital role Florida’s farmers and ranchers play in feeding our communities. This yearly event serves as a powerful reminder of the collaborative spirit behind our Farmers Feeding Florida program, which connects Florida-grown food with families in […]

Florida Nutrition Ed works in every county to help families and individuals make healthier choices and therefor lead healthier lives. Using the The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2020-2025) to provide the steppingstones for building a healthy, nutritious eating pattern, our team breaks down a quick guide to making informed, sustainable changes. With this guidance, individuals can improve the quality of their diets, meet important nutrient needs, and reduce the risk of certain health conditions.

Across the country, food banks are struggling to meet rising demand as the Trump Administration cancels $1 billion in food programs and Congress considers giving states responsibility for programs like food stamps. The changes come as anti-hunger advocates fear food insecurity in Florida is back on the rise. That $1 billion in cuts comes roughly equally from two USDA programs: the Local Food Purchase Assistance program and the Emergency Food Assistance Program.

Florida’s food banks could be set to feast on additional funding courtesy of the Senate’s proposed budget. Senate appropriators are offering $38 million to set up a grant program for charities that produce fresh food products in Florida. Another $12 million would fund grants to expand the state’s food banks.