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City says Meals on Wheels waiting list reduced by 45% since July with addition of $2M for Senior Food Insecurity Program
Read full article: City says Meals on Wheels waiting list reduced by 45% since July with addition of $2M for Senior Food Insecurity ProgramFeeding elderly, food-insecure residents was one of the priorities identified by the health committee of Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan’s transition team.
‘We deserve to have that’: Businesses partnering to address food insecurity on Jacksonville’s Northside
Read full article: ‘We deserve to have that’: Businesses partnering to address food insecurity on Jacksonville’s NorthsideLocal businesses are partnering to address food insecurity on Jacksonville’s Northside.
Nemours & Blessings in a Backpack deliver hundreds of healthy weekend meals to local school children
Read full article: Nemours & Blessings in a Backpack deliver hundreds of healthy weekend meals to local school childrenFood insecurity affects one in five children in Jacksonville and Nemours Children's Heath has partnered with Blessings in a Backpack for a fifth year to deliver healthy meals to children in Duval County Schools.
Empty Bowls fundraiser for Feeding Northeast Florida has large turnout
Read full article: Empty Bowls fundraiser for Feeding Northeast Florida has large turnoutFeeding Northeast Florida hosted its annual fundraising luncheon called Empty Bowls Tuesday. The event raises awareness about food insecurity through a simple lunch of soup and bread.
Solutionaries: Helping fight the hunger
Read full article: Solutionaries: Helping fight the hungerThe latest episode of Solutionaries looks at answers for the baby formula shortage, food deserts, food swamps and breaking the cycle of poor nutrition and the health issues that come with unhealthy foods.
Florida Blue helps to improve quality of life on Jacksonville’s Eastside
Read full article: Florida Blue helps to improve quality of life on Jacksonville’s EastsideFlorida Blue has invested more than $2 million into organizations helping address generational poverty in Jacksonville's 32206 ZIP code.
Northeast Florida food bank gets over 12,500 meals in donations
Read full article: Northeast Florida food bank gets over 12,500 meals in donationsFeeding Northeast Florida has seen two or three times as many households seeking food assistance. Typically, Feeding Northeast Florida receives donations from food distributors and grocery store chains. The need for food in Northeast Florida has enhanced in the last six months due to the pandemic. Feeding Northeast Florida said this donation will help a lot of people on the First Coast. If you are looking for food assistance, you can find a list of Feeding Northeast Florida’s food distribution partners on their website.