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ALL FAITHS FOOD BANK FOR MANY OF US, THIS TIME OF YEAR BRINGS HIGH EXPECTATIONS AS WE ANTICIPATE TIME WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS, the exchange of gifts, and delicious holiday meals with the people we love. However, for those who have endured financial challenges—as well as those who are experiencing career and economic fallout more recently due to the coronavirus—the holidays will bring extra stress and pressure as budgets fall far short of holiday dreams. Even worse, while hunger has been a problem for many years in our region, the pandemic is likely to result in many more empty plates this holiday season. Since mid-March, All Faiths Food Bank has seen an overall increase in need of approximately 120%, with new clients increasing 45% at mobile pantry events. The organization has launched its “ThankFULL Tummies and Hearts” campaign, to fill plates and raise spirits this holiday season. All Faiths hopes that the ThankFULL campaign can raise enough to provide 4 million meals for those who are facing hunger. The holidays are going to be very different this year – the pandemic will likely change the way we all celebrate. But through your generosity, we can provide a joyful celebration and healthy meals for families who are struggling to put food on the table. With your help, we can ensure thankFULL tummies and hearts this holiday season.
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ll Faiths Food Bank is the only food bank and largest hunger relief organization in Sarasota and DeSoto counties. Together with our partners, we provide healthy solutions to end hunger in our community. A member of Feeding America and Feeding Florida, we provide millions of meals each year through robust programs and partnerships with charitable organizations in the community. In addition to food distribution, All Faiths Food Bank operates a roster of innovative direct service programs that not only solve the immediate problem of hunger but strive to end hunger by helping families and individuals gain long-term food security, better health outcomes and self-sufficiency.
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