food pantries

Envision Credit Union's "Envision No Hunger" campaign matched any community contribution up to $30,000 over a 5-year period.

The event's usual venue at the Godby High School cafeteria was heavily damaged by flooding in April, so the food pack-a-thon moved to Fairview Middle School.

Executive Director Monique Ellsworth said her organization isn't the only food bank now struggling with new grant reductions and restrictions.

Florida lawmakers are considering a pilot program to help curb food insecurity. A proposal would help charities like food banks get discounted prices for fresh food.

A proposal aimed at helping charities like food banks get discounted prices for fresh foods is moving in the Florida House, with lawmakers looking at a pilot program to help curb food insecurity.

An August survey by Farm Share, the state's largest food bank, found that Floridians are sacrificing their nutrition to save money amid rising prices.

Centro Juan Diego in Bonita Springs feeds clients year-round. After Ian, the need at the food pantry has quadrupled.

What used to be called the Food Stamp Program, already reduced because of federal stimulus expiration, is likely to face even more reductions. Local food…