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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: $73,100 from The Selby Foundation in support of the purchase of a truck for the DeSoto Food and Resource Center. $10,000 from the Harold C. and Jacqueline F. Bladel Foundation in support of Cooking Matters $25,000 from the Schoenbaum Family Foundation in support of the Backpack and School Pantry programs. WHAT: In support of the expansion of the DeSoto Food and Resource Center through the purchase of a truck to increase food distribution in remote areas, Cooking Matters which teaches people how to shop for and cook healthy, low-cost meals, Backpacks which provide students with nutritious snacks over the weekends and holidays, and School Pantries that provide fresh produce, meats and groceries to families in need at schools. HOW MUCH: $108,000 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.