Meet Isabella! ✨ Intern Intros

Hi! My name is Isabella Escobar and I am one of the two interns with Florida Impact's Farm to Leon County Schools initiative — also referred to as "Farm to Fort" when working within the Fort Braden community. I am originally from Orlando…

Meet Kaley! ✨ Intern Intros

Kaley MacDonald joined the Florida Impact team in October 2022. She is currently studying Dietetics at Florida State University with a minor in Child Development. After she graduates this spring with her Bachelor's, she will…

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 …

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 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…

2 Million Children at Risk as DeSantis is Poised to Pass Up $820 Million in Federal Food Assistance

Florida has not yet opted to participate in the Summer Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer program. Unless administration leadership  acts now, Florida is poised to leave $820 million in federal pandemic food assistance from Summer P-EBT…

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…

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…

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.…

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…