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All Faiths Food Bank holds sold-out Walk to End Summer Hunger- Patch- March 25, 2024

On March 24, All Faiths Food Bank (AFFB) presented its signature annual event to raise awareness and funds to end child hunger: the Walk to End Summer Hunger…

 

Five Things to Know about Summer Hunger- Sarasota Magazine- March 25, 2024

All Faiths Food Bank’s Campaign Against Summer Hunger fills the “hunger gap” for tens of thousands of area children…

 

Recent events showcase collaboration between Orioles, All Faiths Food Bank– Scene Magazine- March 20, 2024 

For many years, the Baltimore Orioles and All Faiths Food Bank (AFFB) have collaborated to work toward ending hunger through various efforts…

 

All Faiths Food Bank expands school pantry program- Abc 7- March 13, 2024

In Sarasota County, nearly half of students qualify for free or reduced-cost meals and, in DeSoto County, 100% of students qualify…

 

All Faiths Food Bank recognizes exceptional volunteers during appreciation luncheon- SRQ Magazine- March 13, 2024

During All Faiths Food Bank’s recent Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon, the area’s only food bank and largest hunger relief organization recognized the significant contributions of its volunteer corps…

 

Grants help fund All Faiths Food Bank BackPack program Abc 7- March 11, 2024

Education isn’t the only benefit of attending school: for children whose parents may be struggling to put food on the table, there is also access to free or reduced-cost meals…

 

Wells Fargo Foundation supports food bank with $10,000 grant- Herald Tribune- March 11, 2024 

The Wells Fargo Foundation recently granted $10,000 to All Faiths Food Bank to help provide nutritious food to individuals in Sarasota and …

 

All Faiths Food Bank hosts annual Walk to End Summer Hunger on March 24 at Benderson Park- Herald Tribune – Feb. 29, 2024

All Faiths Food Bank will hold the 2024 Walk to End Summer Hunger – its annual signature event to raise awareness and funds to end child hunger – on March 24 at at Nathan Benderson Park…

 

All Faiths Food Bank Announces 2024 Board of Directors- SRQ Magazine – Feb. 28, 2024

All Faiths Food Bank, guided by its expert senior leadership team and dedicated volunteer board of directors, is committed to meeting immediate needs as well as bringing attention to – and working to break down – the social and systemic barriers that contribute to food insecurity…

 

The Icon of Food Banking – Nelle S. Miller- Sarasota Magazine – Feb. 27, 2024

Miller was selected for the post following the announcement of 12-year CEO Sandra Frank’s impending retirement…

 

DD Goerke Named President of Sarasota-Manatee Human Resources Association- Sarasota Magazine – Feb. 26, 2024

Human resources professional DD Goerke, who serves as the chief people officer for All Faiths Food Bank, has assumed the role of president for the Sarasota-Manatee Human Resources Association, one of 28 statewide chapters comprising HR Florida…

 

Mosaic Supports Efforts to End Hunger in DeSoto County- Scene Magazine – Feb. 7, 2024

As it has since 2012, Mosaic is providing generous support to All Faiths Food Bank (AFFB) to help residents in need in DeSoto County…

 

All Faiths Food Bank feeds veterans on the Suncoast- ABC 7 –  Jan. 23, 2024

The Church of the Palms parking lot in Sarasota was packed with over 100 cars on Tuesday morning for All Faiths Food Bank’s Veteran’s Mobile Pantry…

 

Florida says ‘no’ to feeding hungry kids- Herald Tribune – Jan. 21, 2024

I read with great sadness a recent article in the Herald-Tribune that bore a headline proclaiming ‘Food assistance for needy kids grows.’..

 

Bank of America donates $30,000 to All Faiths Food Bank- Herald Tribune – Jan. 15, 2024

Bank of America recently granted $30,000 to All Faiths Food Bank to provide nutritious foods to individuals in need in the Sarasota community…

 

BofA Awards All Faiths Food Bank $30,000 Grant to Support Mobile Pantry Program– SRQ Daily – Jan. 10, 2024

Bank of America recently granted $30,000 to All Faiths Food Bank (AFFB) to help provide nutritious foods to individuals in need within the Sarasota community…

 

Publix Grants to Support All Faiths Food Bank’s Food Distribution Efforts– Scene Magazine- Jan. 10, 2024

Showcasing its commitment to alleviating hunger, Publix Super Markets Charities recently awarded two grants of $135,000, totaling $270,000, to All Faiths Food Bank (AFFB)…

 

BofA Awards All Faiths Food Bank $30,000 Grant- Scene Magazine – Jan. 3, 2024

Bank of America recently granted $30,000 to All Faiths Food Bank (AFFB) to help provide nutritious foods to individuals in need within the Sarasota community…

 

All Faiths Food Bank CEO leaves behind bigger, stronger nonprofit- Your Observer – Jan.2, 2024

The symbol of two fruits merging together to form a heart shape is recognized throughout Sarasota’s community…

 

All Faiths CEO honored at her retirement- North Port Sun – Dec.30, 2023

A recent celebration honored outgoing All Faiths Food Bank CEO Sandra Frank. Frank is retiring after servings as the leader of …

 

Bowls of Hope a success for All Faiths Food Bank- North Port Sun – Dec.29, 2023

All Faiths Food Bank recently raised more than $150,000 at its Bowls of Hope fundraiser, the nonprofit stated in a news release.

 

All Faiths Food Bank CEO Sandra Frank Honored During Retirement Celebration- SRQ Magazine – Dec.27, 2023

On December 15, All Faiths Food Bank (AFFB) hosted a retirement celebration event at Michael’s On  East in honor of the organization’s retiring CEO Sandra Frank…