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All Faiths Food Bank Responds to COVID-19 Crisis 8171 Blaikie Ct. Sarasota FL, 34240 For more information visit: www.allfaithsfoodbank.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT Sandra Frank Chief Executive Officer Direct: 941-549-8137 sfrank@allfaithsfoodbank.org All Faiths Food Bank Responds to COVID -19 Crisis Sarasota, FL (March 16, 2020) – All Faiths Food Bank, Sarasota County’s largest hunger relief organization, has ramped up to continue serving our community throughout the COVID-19 crisis. Operations at our campuses continue as usual and our trucks are traveling their routes to deliver nutritious food to our hungry neighbors. All Faiths has taken extra precautions to assure the safe and continued supply of food for people in need during the crisis. Right now, the Food Bank is packing thousands of family size food boxes to help us provide food safely. Our mobile pantries and backpacks are being increased and we are working with our partner agencies to assess how we can further support them through the COVID-19 situation. For families in immediate need, food can be picked up at one of the Food Bank’s mobile pantry locations and partner agency distributions. Please go to our website at allfaithsfoodbank.org for locations and times. During the school closures, we are in close touch and are collaborating with the Sarasota School District and other partners to finalize a plan to open new sites to provide meals and food for children. Details about new locations and times will be available within the week. Because new details of the situation are evolving rapidly, we will be updating the community regularly. For the most current information, please go to our website allfaithsfoodbank.org. FAQ about All Faiths’ COVID-19 crisis response are attached. 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. ###