All Faiths Food Bank receives hurricane relief grants

All Faiths Food Bank (AFFB) received grants from numerous funders in support of its disaster relief efforts in the wake of last year’s hurricanes. Grants were awarded by: Feeding America, $222,000; Bank of America Charitable Foundation, $85,000; Comcast, $50,000; United Way Suncoast, $49,000; William G. and Marie Selby Foundation, $15,000; Elevance Health Foundation, $10,000; the Starbucks Foundation, $5,000; and Gerald A. & Karen A. Kolschowsky Foundation.

The grants assisted All Faiths Food Bank – one of the lead emergency response agencies in Sarasota and DeSoto counties and the state – with initial and ongoing recovery efforts in the aftermath of hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton. The funds from United Way Suncoast and William G. and Marie Selby Foundation helped with the purchase of new warehouse equipment.

Before, during and after a storm, AFFB delivers tens of thousands of pounds of food, water, and emergency supplies to shelters and disaster relief organizations, and holds pop-up mobile food distributions to help people affected. AFFB also works with Feeding Florida and partner food banks around the state to coordinate recovery efforts and transport food to communities in need.

“The 2024 hurricane season impacted every one of us in some way – and it was particularly devastating for our neighbors who were already at risk of or experiencing hunger,” said All Faiths Food Bank’s President and CEO, Nelle S. Miller. “We are so grateful to our caring partners for their generosity and desire to support our efforts to help our community as we continue to rebuild.”

To learn more about All Faiths Food Bank, visit allfaithsfoodbank.org or call 941-379-6333.

About All Faiths Food Bank
All Faiths Food Bank is the only food bank and largest hunger relief organization in Sarasota and DeSoto counties, providing millions of meals each year in collaboration with more than 300 agencies and programs throughout the community. All Faiths works not only to end hunger today, but also strives to end hunger – forever – by helping families and individuals gain long-term food security, enjoy better health outcomes, and achieve self-sufficiency. All Faiths is rated four stars by Charity Navigator and is a partner of the Feeding America and Feeding Florida networks. Visit allfaithsfoodbank.org.