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About Us

We’re on a mission to solve hunger in Northeast Florida.

Food is survival. Food brings people together. We nourish bodies and communities.

Feeding Northeast Florida

Saving Food. Helping People.

Feeding Northeast Florida is the largest, most efficient food bank serving Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Gilchrist, Levy, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns, and Union counties. We work with retail partners, manufacturers, and farms to rescue high-quality food for those in need. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we are able to purchase additional food resources to meet the needs of local families and individuals who struggle to put food on the table. The support of our partners and individuals like you enables our work to serve over 97,000 of our neighbors in need every day.

Our Mission

We use food as our catalyst to strengthen lives and communities.

Our Vision

Access to nutritious food for all.

Our Values

People facing hunger are at the center of all we do.

You Мake Оur Mission Possible.

Feeding Northeast Florida solicits and distributes food and other products to more than 500 anti-hunger organizations and food insecure neighbors. People facing hunger are at the center of all we do. We support improved access to healthy and culturally preferred food, nutrition education, and advocacy efforts that address the root causes of hunger. We collaborate with a diverse network of community partners and government agencies, developing and implementing innovative health-centered food programs and systematic changes to alleviate hunger.

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Our Staff

Susan King

Susan King

President, CEO

Bill Carnegie

Bill Carnegie

Chief Operating Officer

Jackie Culver

Jackie Culver

Vice President of Philanthropy

Laureen Husband

Laureen Husband

VP of Public Policy & Community Engagement

Rachel McCandless

VP of Health and Nutrition

Sarah Hall

Sarah Hall

VP of Strategic Initiatives

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Patrick Dodds

Executive Director of Gainesville Branch

Liz Rice headshot

Elizabeth Rice

Vice President of Finance

Katie Criscitiello headshot

Katie Criscitiello

Vice President of Operations

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Brandy Ivory

Director of Operations

Franci Kelling

Franci Kelling

Director of Supply Chain & Inventory Management

Kelly Brenner headshot

Kelly Brenner

Director of Grants

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Molly Sweet

Director of Partnerships & Programs

Robin Warren, Director of Marketing Communications

Robin Warren

Director of Marketing & Communications

Our Board

Dipak Rajhansa

Board Chair

President, Blingle Premier Lighting

Russell Baker

Vice Chair

CEO & Brand Strategist, Partner, Wingard

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Gavin Hayden

Finance Chair

Senior Manager, KPMG LLP

Dr. Linda Pittenger

Governance Chair

The Pittenger Group

Marla Buchanan, Esq.

Secretary

Attorney/CEO, Blue Ocean Title, LLC

Josh Martino

Board Member

President & Legal Counsel, Bono’s Pit Bar-B-Q, Inc.

Len Brown

Board Member

Chief Global Business Ventures, PGA Tour

Poppy Clements

Board Member

Community Volunteer

Craig Provenzano

Board Member

VP Enterprise Treasury, Tax and Investment Management, Florida Blue

Anurag Sharma

Board Member

Vystar Credit Union, Chief Technology Officer

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Ted Rueger

Board Member

CEO, Eastern Quality Foods

Alan Wachs

Board Member

Partner, Smith, Gambrell, & Russell, LLP (Emeritus)

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Adina Pollan

Board Member

Hakimian Holdings, INC. General Counsel, Transactional, Bankruptcy, and Commercial Litigation

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Mia Jones

Board Member Emeritus

CEO, AGAPE Family Health

Lisha Wise

Board Member Emeritus

Retired – Community Volunteer

Insights & Stories

Employee Giving

Thank you for supporting Feeding Northeast Florida through your workplace giving program. Whether through donations, volunteer hours, or company matching, your efforts help provide meals to those in need. Please complete the form below to share your giving details. Our team will follow up to ensure your contribution is properly recognized and matched.

Food and Fund Drives​

Thank you for your interest in hosting a Food or Fund Drive to support Feeding Northeast Florida. Whether you choose to organize a Virtual Food Drive or an in-person collection, your efforts will make a meaningful impact in the lives of neighbors facing hunger. Please complete the form below to share your plans and help us support your drive with the tools and guidance you may need. A member of our team will follow up shortly. We are deeply grateful for your commitment to fighting hunger in our community.

IRA Distributions

Thank you for your interest in supporting Feeding Northeast Florida through a charitable distribution from your IRA. To help us process your generous gift and ensure it’s directed according to your wishes, please complete the form below to notify us of your intent. A member of our team will follow up to assist you with the next steps. We are deeply grateful for your support in the fight against hunger.

Gifts of Stock

Feeding Northeast Florida is grateful for your interest in donating stock to support our mission. Please fill out the form below to express your intent and provide the necessary details. Our team will reach out to guide you through the process. Thank you for your generous contribution.

Hunger Relief Calculator

For each dollar you give, we can provide 6 meals.

Your Dollar Amount Of

$2500.00

Can Help Us Provide

3,500

Meals