New Blog! Fresh Access Bucks (FAB) hosted their first Seeds to Success event last month 🌱.

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We love seeing our food banks in action! Cacee visited All Faiths Food Bank last week as part of an area farm tour. In addition to meeting with local produce farmers & ranchers, she was able to tour the All Faith’s Sarasota facility and the DeSoto County Food and Resource Center!

Did you know? Nearly 33% of the celery consumed in the U.S. is produced by Duda Farm Fresh Foods. In addition to celery, they also produce Florida-grown citrus 🍊, radishes, corn 🌽, lettuce 🥬 and leafy greens.

🌱 Did you know? 🌱

We kicked off this month with #FoodWastePreventionWeek ! Did you know that 100% of a celery plant is edible? The leftover leaves and stalk pieces make perfect additions to flavor dips, soups, stews, and pasta sauces.

What’s in Season this April in Florida? Celery! Crunchy, crisp, and oh-so-fresh! 🌿 Celebrating celery season with every delicious stalk. From soups to snacks, this versatile veggie adds a healthy crunch to any dish.

#WhatsInSeason #CeleryCelebration

Food Waste Prevention isn’t just something our food banks do, it’s also something they teach. Check out our latest blog, highlighting some of the best tips and tricks that are in our SNAP Ed curriculum for preventing food waste and saving money.
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Food Waste Prevention Week Tip #3: KEEP IT FRESH

Help prevent food waste:
- Refrigerate perishables promptly.
- Keep your fridge at 40°F or below.
- Store fruits and veggies separately.
- Use airtight containers for leftovers.
- Wrap meat tightly to prevent freezer burn.

Food Waste Prevention Week Tip #2: CREATIVE COOKING

Whether you know what you’re doing or just starting out, experimenting with flavors and ingredients opens up a world of possibilities. Turn leftovers into new meals and transform pantry staples into culinary delights!

Food Waste Prevention Week Tip #1:
SHOP SMART

Food budgeting not only helps saving money at the grocery store but also encourages more thoughtful purchasing habits overall. This means prioritizing important items, resulting in reduced food waste.

🌱♻️ Food Waste Prevention Week is in full force. Our network of food banks tackle food waste one step at a time. Stay tuned for tips and tricks on how we can all play a part in reducing waste and feeding more families. Together, we can make a difference!

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We're thrilled to share some heartfelt feedback from one of our SNAP Ed workshop attendees! This person attended one of Ms. Bevin’s classes by Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. 🌟

Embrace the season with a burst of freshness! 🌽 Corn and black beans make the perfect combo for a delightful spring day. Check out our latest recipe, celebrating the vibrant flavors of the season, courtesy of our SNAP-Ed team!

#WhatsInSeason #FreshEats

Florida is abundant with healthy, locally grown products, and we know the best way to combat hunger is through providing our neighbors nutrient-dense foods like Florida produce, protein, milk, and yogurt. Thank you to our farmers!

On this National Ag Day, let’s look back at some of our farmer visits this year. Our local ag community is critical to our work- they make it possible for our food banks to provide healthy, nutritious, Florida-grown food to our neighbors who need it most.

Happy National Agriculture Day! We want to give a big shout out to our farmers and ranchers who help us feed Florida every day of the year! THANK YOU FLORIDA AG!

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Planting seeds of change through powerful partnerships with local farmers! 🌱🤝 At Feeding Florida, we're proud to collaborate with farmers who share our vision of a hunger-free future. Together, we're cultivating sustainable solutions and nourishing communities across the state.

Did you know? Corn isn't just a tasty treat! 🌽 Our friends at US Sugar harness the power of corn as a rotational crop to nurture and protect their land. From enriching the soil to preventing erosion, it's a win-win for both farming and the environment.

Did you know? 🌽 Our friends at U.S. Sugar harness the power of corn as a rotational crop and at the end of each growing season. The left over biomass is incorporated into the soil to help rebuild organic matter, which is critical to all farming in south Florida. 🌱💪