Search results for "Florida"

man mentors youth male holding a basketball

January 2016

Mentoring

Mentoring programs pair young people with strong role models who encourage them to reach for the stars.

little girl blowing bubbles while mom and sister watch

January 2016

Community outreach programs

Community outreach programs help people overcome difficult circumstances and gain greater quality of life.

publix charities volunteers smiling at a food bank

January 2016

Food banks

Food banks create hope and nourish lives.

youth boy smiles in a canoe

January 2016

Camps

Camps can provide so much more than a few days of fun. The special camp featured in this story makes a real difference in the lives of children with health issues.

lady teaches educational lesson to youth boy while tossing blue balls into a fountain

January 2016

Education

Every child deserves the opportunity to excel in school and in life.

lady helping young kids with education project

January 2016

Youth wellness

Through summer camp, after-school enrichment, sports, and other engaging activities, youth wellness programs nurture potential.

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October 2015

Feeding Northeast Florida

Bringing Food to the Table: Has established a Food Distribution Network across this area, including 182 food pantries and feeding sites that every day reach children, seniors, working families, active military and veterans, and others who are food insecure and more susceptible to hunger.

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October 2015

Feeding South Florida

Bringing Food to the Table: Has the largest service area in Florida, serving 25% of the state’s food-insecure population. Recovered 40.9 million pounds of food in Fiscal Year 2014 – 2015, nearly half of which was perishable.

harry chapin food bank of southwest florida logo

October 2015

Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida

Bringing Food to the Table: In Fiscal Year 2014 – 2015, distributed 18.4 million pounds of food, provided 15.3 million meals, and turned every $1 into $6 worth of food for those in need.