Mobile Food Pantries are like farmers markets on wheels that provide supplemental groceries—including produce, protein, dairy, grains and more—to anyone in need at no charge. They are an effective avenue for distributing fresh, perishable food to those who need it. … Continue reading
Friends of the Food Bank
Partnering with Westside Schools to Feed Families in Need
Raising kids can cost a lot of money. Buying clothes, getting food and paying for school can all add up fast and make it tough for families to meet all their needs. Getting enough food is an important first step … Continue reading
“I don’t have enough money to pay bills and also get groceries”
In Osceola County, at least 1 in 8 people is food insecure. Over 13.1% of this rural community is experiencing hunger. Even counties with a smaller population like Osceola experience significant levels of food insecurity. As your local food bank, … Continue reading
Meet a Food Banker: Heather Poetschke
Heather is next up for our Meet a Food Banker series; check out the Q&A below to learn more about her role as Recycling Processor! What do you do at the food bank? I am currently the Recycling Processor, but … Continue reading
Changing Lives Through Better Access to Nutritious Food
Across our service area, it consistently holds true that high prices in grocery stores are making it increasingly difficult for people to access the nutritious food they need to live an active, healthy life. This especially applies to produce items … Continue reading
Making Meals Out of Common Mobile Pantry Foods
What happens when you get food from a Mobile Food Pantry but aren’t quite sure what to do with it? As your local food bank, we believe everyone deserves access to nutritious food as well as food education. Since our … Continue reading