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WHAT WE’VE BEEN UP TO
Hunger Relief enjoys visiting our community partners in Palm Beach County. Special thanks to Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies PBC, Federation of Families of Florida, Palm Beach County Food Bank, First Haitian Baptist Church of Belle Glade, and CROS Ministries for hosting us and for all your hard work fighting hunger in the community.
GET READY – FREE FOOD FOR KIDS AND TEENS ALL SUMMER LONG!
The Summer BreakSpot Program provides free, nutritious meals during the summer months for children and teens ages 18 and under to help close the hunger gap when school is out.
Summer BreakSpot operates at locations like schools, nonprofit organizations, parks, libraries, and community centers, and reimburses participating organizations for meals. If you’re interested in being a Summer BreakSpot site, please click the button below.
HONORING OUR HUNGER HERO – VERDENIA BAKER
During a recent County Commissioner meeting, President & CEO of United Way of Palm Beach County, Dr. Laurie George, announced Verdenia Baker, County Administrator, as the 2025 United Way of Palm Beach County Hunger Hero. She will be honored at our Heart of Palm Beach County event on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. We recognize Ms. Baker’s dedication and support and celebrate the significant impact she’s made in Palm Beach County to increase food security.
TAXES FILED FREE PROGRAM
United Way of Palm Beach County partners with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to provide free, confidential, and secure preparation and e-filing of tax returns to qualified taxpayers. To qualify, the taxpayer’s household income must have been $76,000 or less in 2024. You may be eligible for up to $7,830 in Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC).
FIND FOOD NEAR YOU
The Palm Beach County Food Finder Map is updated weekly and has been viewed over 496,000 times. Anyone looking for food or helping others find food is encouraged to search locations on the map. You can also get help finding food locations by calling 2-1-1.
A robust food pantry system is the best way to ensure people can access emergency food. Pantries mainly rely on food from local food banks and other donations. Inflation and the end of many COVID-era programs have decreased contributions and food available through the emergency food system. Support your local food bank and pantry system through food donations.
WHAT IS THE FARM BILL?
The Farm Bill is a comprehensive package of legislation passed once every five years that has a direct impact on agriculture, food systems, and consumers. It covers programs ranging from crop insurance for farmers to healthy food access for low-income families.
Learn more about the Farm Bill and how you can take action
NUTRITION SUPPORT PROGRAMS
SNAP (formerly known as Food Stamps): SNAP provides food benefits to eligible families to supplement their grocery budget so they can afford nutritious food essential to their health and well-being. See if you qualify for SNAP here
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC): WIC provides supplemental foods, healthcare referrals, nutrition education/counseling, breastfeeding support, and more for women, infants, and children (up to age five). See if you qualify for WIC here
APRIL IS NATIONAL VOLUNTEER MONTH
Volunteers are the heartbeat of United Way PBC! We have various monthly volunteer opportunities to get involved with where you can make a positive difference in our community. Interested in learning more? Click below to see upcoming projects from our Volunteer Center.
JOIN OUR HUNGER RELIEF WORK GROUPS
We could not do our work without you! The Hunger Relief Initiative uses the Collective Impact Model to implement the Palm Beach County Hunger Relief Plan and make sustainable, long-term changes to reduce food insecurity in Palm Beach County. This work happens through our Hunger Relief Advisory Council and the Council’s five work groups and two subcommittees. Please send us an email to learn more.
