Hunger Relief Appreciation Luncheon: Celebrating 10 Years of Impact

Our Hunger Relief Appreciation Luncheon was a powerful celebration of collaboration and community. More than 100 leaders, advocates, and partners joined us at the United Methodist Church of the Palm Beaches to honor a decade of progress in fighting food insecurity across Palm Beach County. The event marked 10 years of the Palm Beach County Hunger Relief Plan, a united effort that has strengthened our hunger relief network, expanded access to nutritious food, and changed thousands of lives.

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Special thanks:

• Emcee Jamie Beale Howe, UWPBC Board Member and former Chair of Women United, for guiding the program with warmth and energy.

• Reverend Pam Cahoon, Chair of the Hunger Relief Advisory Council, for reflecting on the plan’s origins and lasting impact.

• Keynote speaker Ellen Teller from the Food Research & Action Center, for her inspiring address and advocacy, and for praising Palm Beach County’s coordinated hunger relief model as a national best practice.

• Community Voices Panel: CEO of the Palm Beach County Food Bank Jamie Kendall, Belle Glade Vice Mayor Joaquin Almazan, The School District of Palm Beach County School Board Member Erica Whitfield, and CEO of Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County Dr. Lisa Williams-Taylor who who engaged in a dynamic discussion about strategies to address hunger among children, seniors, and families across the county.

This luncheon reminded us just how much we can accomplish when we come together. From expanding after-school meal programs to innovative tools like the United Way of Palm Beach County Food Finder Map, our united efforts are creating a community where no one goes hungry. Thank you to everyone who joined us and continues to champion this mission.

Photos by Tracey Benson Photography