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All Faiths Food Bank Receives $165,000 in Grants in Support of Mobile Distribution and Children, Family, and Veteran Programs Contact Name: Elodie McCartney Ward Contact Email: emccartney@allfaithsfoodbank.org Contact Phone Number: 9412815866 Sarasota, FL – All Faiths Food Bank recently received grants from the following foundations: $105,000 from The Stone Foundation in support of the Mobile Farm Market, Backpack and Veterans Pantry programs $40,000 from Harry Sudakoff Foundation in support of the BackPack and School Pantry Programs $20,000 from the Roberta Leventhal Sudakoff Foundation in support of the Mobile Pantry and Mobile Farm Market programs WHAT: In support of Backpacks, which provide students with nutritious snacks over the weekend and holidays, School Pantries which provide fresh produce, meats, and groceries to families at schools, Mobile Farm Markets which distribute fresh produce in our community, and the Mobile Pantry Program (including the Veterans Pantry every second and fourth Tuesday of the month) which provides access to fresh produce, meats and groceries to those in need. HOW MUCH: $165,000 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. ###