South Florida food banks try to keep up with holiday demand
The run-up to Thanksgiving is typically hectic, but demand for food assistance has been high in South Florida and other parts of the country.
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The run-up to Thanksgiving is typically hectic, but demand for food assistance has been high in South Florida and other parts of the country.
With the days ticking to Thanksgiving, turkey distributions have been happening across South Florida all weekend.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, several communities and organizations across South Florida accelerated and amplified their efforts to assist those hit the hardest by the storm.
Several organizations like Farm Share, Florida's leading nonprofit food bank, and neighbors are coming together to support those in need in our community.
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Feeding South Florida said it is currently facing a $500,000 deficit in purchased food
Curly's House of Style Food Bank has been a staple for over 20 years now and the group is seeing one of the biggest spikes in requests for help
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It's going to be harder for food banks in South Florida to get turkeys on the tables of struggling families this year.
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Helping to feed families in need will be as easy as going to your mailbox Saturday. Postal workers will be collecting food items for the 22nd annual Letter Carrier Food Drive.
Postal carriers in South Florida are participating in the nation's largest one-day food drive by collecting canned goods and other items .
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Multiple agencies were responding to the scene, with the FWC leading the investigation.
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