Healthy food for a healthy community

 

Healthy food is essential to a healthy life.

Here in Sarasota and DeSoto counties, many of our neighbors are struggling to make ends meet, especially with the current state of the economy and increasing cost of living. And when they need our help, All Faiths Food Bank is there. With a helping hand and a healthy meal. When there’s a cost-of-living crisis, healthy food can be the first to go. Together, we can help our neighbors balance things out.

At All Faiths Food Bank,  we work to distribute millions of pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables to people experiencing hunger each year. This work is founded on the belief that the bounty of the autumn harvest belongs to all, especially those who need it most.

Thanks to your support in the fall, the Autumn Harvest campaign raises funds to ensure community members have access to the healthy food they need to secure the bright future they deserve.

Special thanks to the Rakay Family Foundation for matching gifts up to $100,000 in 2022.

 

Food rescue operations

So how do we bring the harvest to the hungry in our community? Through our food rescue operations. Rescuing unsold produce from local farmers and grocery stores and coordinating the delivery and distribution. From our area farms right to their table.

We can rescue that food and bring it to the hungry, but we can’t do it without your help.

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All Faiths Food Bank rescues unsold produce from local farmers and grocery stores

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Food is picked up or delivered and stored in our warehouse

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Food reaches those in need through our partner agencies and programs including Mobile Pantries.

Your gifts do so much good 

Veronica is a hardworking single mom to two sweet kids, ages 7 and 8. Now more than ever, as the cost of food, housing, gas, and other necessities continues to rise, Veronica is left to make hard choices between paying bills and buying enough healthy food for her family.

This past year has been especially hard because Veronica’s mother, who was a big part of their lives, passed away. She has worked hard to overcome the loss of her support system while caring for herself and her children. “Thank you!” Veronica says to neighbors like you who make a difference. “Please . . . know the thanks we feel in our hearts to live in such a caring community!”