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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: All Faiths Food Bank distributes 8,500 turkeys to children, families, seniors and veterans this Thanksgiving Sarasota, FL (November 25, 2019) – All Faiths Food Bank is providing more than 8,500 frozen turkeys and side dishes through its programs and Partner Agencies this holiday season. Turkey distributions this year are designated for children, families, seniors, and veterans already accessing All Faiths Food Bank’s services. People most in need have been receiving their Thanksgiving groceries – which also include mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, green beans, and cranberry sauce - through 55 of All Faiths’ Partner Agencies, at 14 School Pantries and Boys and Girls Clubs, and at 6 Mobile Pantry sites. Supported in part by a grant from the Kathleen K. Catlin Foundation Fund of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, 8,500 turkeys is the most the food bank has ever distributed. All Faiths Food Bank provides nutritious food throughout the year and continues to provide food throughout the holiday season through its School Pantries, Mobile Farm Market, Mobile Pantries, Backpack and Nutrition Education programs, and Partner Agencies. For more information visit allfaithsfoodbank.org. About All Faiths Food Bank All Faiths Food Bank is the only food bank and largest hunger-relief organization in Sarasota and DeSoto counties. Rated 4-stars by Charity Navigator and a member of Feeding America, we provide millions of meals each year through robust programs and partnerships with charitable organizations in the community. In addition to food distribution, All Faiths Food Bank operates a roster of innovative direct service programs that not only solve the immediate problem of hunger but strive to end hunger by helping families and individuals gain long-term food security, better health outcomes and self-sufficiency. For more information visit allfaithsfoodbank.org. ###