Feeding South Florida
Feeding South Florida offers food assistance and resources across four counties, focusing on diverse programs including food distribution, children's and senior programs, and disaster relief, while also providing training and volunteer opportunities.
Services
Feeding South Florida provides food assistance and other resources to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity in Broward, Miami Dade, Palm Beach, and Monroe Counties. The organization offers a range of volunteer opportunities for individuals, families, students, groups, corporate teams, and community organizations. Additionally, Feeding South Florida operates several programs such as general food distribution, children's programs, senior programs, and disaster relief to assist those in need.
Programs
Feeding South Florida manages a variety of programs aimed at addressing different aspects of food insecurity. These include children's programs to ensure kids have access to nutritious meals, senior programs focused on the elderly, and disaster relief efforts that provide food assistance during emergencies. The organization also offers a virtual food drive platform where each dollar donated can provide four meals to a family experiencing hunger. These programs demonstrate their multifaceted approach to combating food insecurity.
Partnerships
Feeding South Florida collaborates with approximately 300 nonprofit agencies throughout Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe Counties. The organization rescues food from various partners including farmers, grocers, retail stores, manufacturers, and ports. These partnerships are crucial for their operations, enabling the efficient distribution of rescued food to those in need. By working closely with a broad network of partners, Feeding South Florida maximizes its impact across the communities it serves.
Training Programs
Feeding South Florida hosts a 12-week culinary training program in a 5,000 square-foot commercial kitchen at Feeding Palm Beach County. This program provides participants with essential culinary skills and experience. In addition to culinary training, the organization operates a warehouse associate training program which offers hands-on experience with inventory management, equipment usage, and safety protocols. These training programs are designed to equip individuals with practical skills that can improve their employment prospects.