Senior hunger is a growing crisis in the United States, affecting millions of older adults nationwide. As inflation grows, so does the senior food gap. Those living on fixed incomes need help keeping up. Inflation is just one factor. There are also transportation and accessibility issues...
Despite living in a world increasingly characterized by individual pursuits, the selfless acts of volunteers like Patricia Crawford, or Patty as she is known in the Oceanway area, epitomize hope and community. Her involvement with Feeding Northeast Florida shows how volunteering is transformative for the...
Food banks and pantries are widely known for their crucial role in providing sustenance to individuals and families facing food insecurity. Many may not be aware that food banks also positively impact their communities by offering several programs supporting holistic well-being in the neighborhoods they...
Food pantries play a pivotal role in addressing hunger and food insecurity in our communities. While we often appreciate these organizations' impact in distributing food to those in need, a fundamental question remains: Where does the food in these pantries come from? Let's delve into...
The need to eat is a unifying factor of the human condition. Everyone needs some sort of sustenance to survive. Sometimes, we eat because we just need to. Other times, we do it to celebrate or find comfort. Sometimes, food takes on cultural significance at...
Traditionally, Black Friday, occurring the day after Thanksgiving, has been the grand inauguration of the holiday shopping season and a shopping extravaganza. Recognizing its immense popularity, marketing gurus introduced Cyber Monday, another day of massive online sales, and then Small Business Saturday, creating a post-Thanksgiving...
Feeding Northeast Florida once distributed 350,000 eggs in just a few days. It may seem like a dozen eggs couldn’t make much of a difference, but we’re here to tell you it can when someone feels like they have nowhere else to turn. That’s the lesson...
Visiting a food pantry is a deeply human experience that reveals the vulnerability and resilience within communities. It's a journey that many people embark upon during challenging times when putting food on the table, a daily necessity, becomes a struggle. Yet, beyond the practicality of obtaining...
At Feeding Northeast Florida, we believe that everyone deserves access to nutritious food and support, regardless of their background, identity, or orientation. As Pride Month comes to a close, we want to take a moment to celebrate and honor the LGBTQ+ community. We recognize the resilience, strength, and...
The sun had not yet risen on the USMC barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, that late October morning in 1983 when a 19-ton yellow Mercedes Benz StakeBed truck turned onto an access road leading into the compound. For the 1st Battalion 8th Marines stationed there, the appearance...