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Hurricane Ian Recovery Resources

We created a list of information and referral for those hurt by Hurricane Ian below. If you have any additions, please send them to [email protected]. Thank you. Statewide Information: FLDCF Official Response & Recovery Page USDA 10/7 D-SNAP Press Release Update D-SNAP Basics from Florida Policy Institute FEMA Disaster Assistance Info FEMA Assistance Application Post-Storm […]

Press Release: Florida Impact to End Hunger Receives Critical Investment from MAZON

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 16, 2022 MEDIA CONTACT: Kim Johnson, [email protected] Florida Impact to End Hunger Receives Critical Investment from National Anti-Hunger Organization A new wave of investment from MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger will seed and support grassroots anti-hunger infrastructure in Florida   Tallahassee, FL — Today, Florida Impact is pleased to announce […]

A Healthier Holiday Menu

In the past couple years, the pandemic has made managing nutrition even more difficult because of limited resources and access to healthy food. Around this time of year, families all over the country gather to celebrate the holidays. One major component of these celebrations is a large feast. Florida Impact wishes to use our platform […]

Meet Jenna ✨ One of Our 2021 VISTA Summer Associates!

Hi! My name is Jenna Woodall and I’m one of the two summer interns with Florida Impact to End Hunger. I’m currently a college senior studying Environmental Studies with a minor in sustainability. I’m so excited to spend this summer working with Florida Impact to End Hunger! Being a Miami native, I love the idea […]

Meet Camila ✨ One of Our 2021 VISTA Summer Associates!

Hello! My name is Camila Ludert and I am a VISTA Summer Associate for 2021. I was born in Valencia, Venezuela, and moved to this country when I was ten years old. I currently live in the city of Weston, Florida. I am a fourth-year student at Nova Southeastern University, majoring in Biology and Human […]

FARM TO FORT… AND BEYOND!

Students and teachers at Tallahassee’s Fort Braden Elementary School had the chance to try some fresh produce grown by a local farm located in nearby Coolidge, Georgia a couple weeks ago as part of our Farms to Leon County Schools project. They had a delicious white Russian kale salad with an orange juice based dressing. […]

A Reflection on This Pandemic from Our President/CEO

As we approach a year with this devastating pandemic, Florida Impact to End Hunger is reflecting on the impact that COVID-19 has made on our children and families across our state and country. Food Insecurity is just one of many issues that has hurt families during this very challenging year. Food Insecurity is real and […]

WELCOMING KIM JOHNSON AS OUR NEW PRESIDENT/CEO!

We are exited to introduce (or re-introduce) Kim Johnson to Florida Impact to End Hunger as our new President/CEO! Kim has spent the last 30 years of her life working on the frontlines of underserved communities in central Florida, helping to improve the lives of children and families. Her professional experience includes management, program development, […]

BRINGING LOCAL PRODUCE TO THE STUDENTS OF FORT BRADEN ELEMENTARY

The mission of the USDA Farm to School Grant Program is to support family farms and student health around the country, and Florida Impact to End Hunger is excited to have been awarded one of their 2020 planning grants so that we can bring local produce to students at Fort Braden Elementary School in Tallahassee. […]