South Florida nonprofit launches new emergency food program
A series of grants is allowing the Poverello Center to reach beyond its traditional client base.
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A series of grants is allowing the Poverello Center to reach beyond its traditional client base.
As fuel costs rise, supply chain partners are shipping less, leading to a drop in donations, Feeding South Florida CEO says.
Consumer confidence has hit a seven-month low, and South Florida families say rising prices are forcing impossible choices.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
The Latin Chamber of Commerce of the United States (CAMACOL) is distributing 700 holiday food baskets, or Jabas, to families across Miami-Dade at loanDepot park in Miami on Wednesday.
Eight hundred families had meals delivered right to their homes. And donations are what make all of this possible.
"Right now, there are thousands in Broward who don't know where their next meal is coming from," said Broward County Commissioner Nan Rich.
Right now, 42 million Americans who rely on the SNAP program are still wondering if they'll be able to buy groceries while the government is still closed.
"It's going to help a lot," said Hebertay Perez, a TSA worker at Fort-Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
The Florida Department of Children and Families stated that November SNAP benefits will not be distributed if the shutdown continues and federal funding is not restored.
Manuel Bojorquez reports the Department of Government efficiency cut funding for about a billion dollars worth of USDA programs. for Feeding South Florida, the cuts amount to 40% of its $37 million annual budget.
The White House's Department of Government Efficiency has cut funding for about $1 billion worth of USDA programs.
The City of Miami and Farm Share are seeing a growing demand for food assistance.
Food Rescue US collected about 20,000 pounds of food from vendors after the LIV golf tournament wrapped up at the Trump National Doral. The food was donated to The Caring Place at the Miami Rescue Mission.
CBS News Miami's Nikiya Carrero spoke with a local food bank operator who warns the impact of budget cuts will be felt across South Florida.
The delay in funding raises critical concerns about the future of families already on the brink of homelessness.
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.
Under the bill, food recovery programs, such as food banks, would get discounted prices for fresh foods
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
Police were on the scene Monday morning as the Village FREEdge was evicted from its location in Liberty City.
Extra SNAP benefits are estimated to have kept 4.2 million people out of poverty.
