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All Faiths Food Bank Receives Grant from The Mosaic Company for Eighth Year Grant in support of the Mobile Pantry and Backpack programs in DeSoto County Contact Name: Elodie McCartney Ward Contact Email: EMCCARTNEY@ALLFAITHSFOODBANK.ORG Contact Phone Number: 9412815866 Sarasota, FL –This year All Faiths received a $65,000 grant from The Mosaic Company in support of the Mobile Pantry and Backpack programs in DeSoto County. All Faiths Food Bank and The Mosaic Company have partnered together for eight years to help end hunger. In DeSoto County, the Backpack program provides nutritious snacks for the weekends and over the holidays to more than 1,000 children at 6 school locations and our Mobile Pantries provide fresh groceries to over 6,000 residents in need at 6 locations throughout the community. WHO: The Mosaic Company WHAT: In support of the Mobile Pantry and Backpack programs HOW MUCH: $65,000 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. ###