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Over 70,000 meals donated in WJXT food drive to benefit Feeding Northeast Florida

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The numbers are in, and they are bigger than ever.

Thanks to generous donations made by hundreds of local community members the 2022 WJXT Positively JAX food drive to benefit the Feeding Northeast Florida food bank shattered the total number of meals donated in 2021. A combination of in-person and online donations will provide over 70,000 meals to families in eight northeast Florida counties facing food insecurity.

2022 Totals

  • 15,385 lbs. of food = 12,820 meals
  • $9,629 in online food drive donations = 57,774 meals
  • 70,594 total meals

2021 Totals

  • 21,164 lbs. of food = 18,026 meals
  • $5,340 in online food drive donations = 32,000 meals
  • 50,026 total meals

Close to 237,000 people in Northeast Florida experienced food insecurity in 2021.

Here’s how that number breaks down:

  • 1 in 7 people
  • 1 in 5 children (76,000)
  • According to the USDA, 53 food deserts exist across Feeding Northeast Florida’s 8-county service area – 38 within Duval County alone

Food insecurity is defined as the state of being without reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food.

You can still help by donating online at Feeding Northeast Florida’s virtual food drive at https://fooddriveonline.org/feedingnefl/index.php?s=WJXTNews4JAX

The site is set up to resemble a grocery store where donors can move products off the shelf and scan at the register.

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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.

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