Programs and Outreach
Backpacks
Backpacks provide students with nutritious food for the weekends at 53 schools and organizations.
School Pantries
School Pantries provide fresh produce, meats and groceries to families at 15 schools.
Summer Hunger Programs
The Campaign Against Summer Hunger has become our community’s strongest line of defense against child hunger providing over 37,000 children with 3.3 million meals.
Mobile Farm Markets
Mobile Farm Markets distribute fresh produce at 23 locations throughout our community.
Mobile Pantries
Mobile Pantries distribute fresh produce, meats and groceries to our community at 18 locations.
Partner Agencies
61 Partner Agencies work with the food bank to provide food pantries and meals to our community.
DeSoto Food and Resource Center
At the DeSoto Food and Resource Center, clients can meet with staff to assess their needs, receive or be referred to services, and receive emergency food.
Nutrition Education
Nutrition Education teaches over 3,000 individuals how to shop for and prepare healthy, low-cost meals.
Pediatric Screening
In partnership with healthcare providers, our Pediatric Screening program identifies food insecurity at an early age.