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Florida Food Banks

 

  • All Faiths Food Bank - Fights hunger throughout Sarasota and DeSoto Counties. Hunger statistics, online donation form, financial information, and virtual tour. Part of the America's Second Harvest network.
  • America's Second Harvest of the Big Bend - Supplies food to counties in northern Florida. Information on programs, list of member agencies, wish list of most-needed food, and map of service area. Part of the America's Second Harvest network.
  • Daily Bread Food Bank - Description of how the food banks works throughout South Florida, list of events, and where to get help. Part of the America's Second Harvest network.
  • Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida - Newsletter, events schedule, volunteer opportunities, and member agencies listed by county. Part of the America's Second Harvest network.
  • Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida - Description of partner agencies, ways to help, map of service area, and list of programs. Part of the America's Second Harvest network.
  • The Volunteer Way Food bank - Faith-based organization providing food to area hunger relief groups. Newsletter, description of their program, and how to help. New Port Richey.
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