As part of our spotlight series highlighting members of the Feeding Florida food bank network, this month we featured Feeding South Florida and the incredible work they are doing to nourish communities across our southern counties.
Feeding South Florida is helping neighbors access nutritious food, expanding opportunities, and strengthening their community through food assistance, workforce development, advocacy, and volunteer support. From summer meals for children to programs that help families build long-term stability, their work reaches neighbors across every stage of life.
Meet Feeding South Florida
Across Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties, Feeding South Florida is working to nourish communities and build pathways toward a stronger future. One of the oldest food banks in the Feeding Florida network, Feeding South Florida serves more than 1.7 million individuals across South Florida through a network of over 200 partner agencies that help distribute food throughout the region. In total, the organization serves 25% of Florida’s food-insecure population.
Feeding South Florida’s vision is “a hunger-free South Florida in which families have transitioned from dependency to self-sufficiency,” and that mission guides every aspect of their work. Through programs dedicated to children, families, and seniors, Feeding South Florida helps ensure neighbors across every stage of life have access to nutritious food and vital support services. From summer and afterschool meals for children to programs designed to support older adults on fixed incomes, the food bank works to meet the unique needs of the community with dignity and care.
But the mission goes beyond providing meals. Feeding South Florida is committed to creating economic mobility and stability by connecting individuals with federal benefit application assistance, life skills support, and workforce training opportunities. Through programs like its Culinary and Warehouse Training Programs, individuals are equipped with the tools and skills needed to pursue long-term employment and financial stability.
Feeding South Florida also plays a critical role in rescuing nutritious food that would otherwise go to waste, redirecting it back into the community to help nourish neighbors in need.
As a member of the Feeding America network of food banks, Feeding South Florida is held to high standards in food safety, quality assurance, and community impact. National partnerships and innovative technology help strengthen local food distribution efforts, while partnerships through Feeding Florida support statewide advocacy and programs like Farmers Feeding Florida, which helps connect fresh, Florida-grown food with families experiencing hunger.
By combining food assistance with education, workforce development, and community support, Feeding South Florida is not only helping meet today’s needs — it’s helping build a more resilient South Florida for tomorrow.
Supporting Children Through the Summer Meal Program
When school is out, many children lose access to the reliable meals they receive each day during the school year, making summer one of the most challenging times for families across Florida.
Feeding South Florida is working to close that gap through its Summer Meal Program. In partnership with Summer BreakSpot and through their Community Kitchen, the organization is expanding access to nutritious meals for children throughout the summer months.
By serving summer camp sites across Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties, Feeding South Florida is providing an estimated 111,000 meals to approximately 2,600 children — meeting them where they are so summer remains a time for growth, nourishment, and opportunity, not uncertainty.
Families looking for a Summer Meal site near them can visitSummer BreakSpot Site Finder to explore available locations throughout the state.
Volunteer Spotlight: Jeanne
When the pandemic brought many volunteer opportunities to a halt, Jeanne went searching for a way to continue serving her community. That search led her to Feeding South Florida, and she hasn’t looked back since.
Over the years, Jeanne has become a dedicated presence at Feeding South Florida, especially in the pantry, where she connects directly with neighbors seeking support. For her, volunteering is about more than providing food; it’s about offering dignity, compassion, and human connection.
“Those are the people who make my life meaningful,” Jeanne shared while reflecting on the families she meets each week. “There’s nothing better than doing something for someone else.”
Through volunteers like Jeanne, Feeding South Florida continues to nourish communities across South Florida while reminding neighbors that they are not alone.
If you live within Feeding South Florida’s service area and are looking to get involved, there are many ways to make a difference — whether by volunteering your time, supporting food distribution efforts, or accessing available services and resources for yourself or your family. VisitFeeding South Florida to learn more about programs, find assistance, or sign up to volunteer in your community.
As part of our spotlight series highlighting members of the Feeding Florida food bank network, this month we featured Feeding South Florida and the incredible work they are doing to nourish communities across our southern counties. Feeding South Florida is helping neighbors access nutritious food, expanding opportunities, and strengthening their community through food assistance, workforce […]
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