WHAT WE’VE BEEN UP TO
It’s been a busy and inspiring season for United Way of Palm Beach County’s Hunger Relief team.
From strolling through the peaceful rows of the Woosah Community Garden with Federation of Families of Florida, to visiting The Volen Center in Boca Raton, we’ve been out in the community learning, connecting, and growing partnerships that fight hunger from the ground up.
We also teamed up with our amazing Emerging Leaders for a Summer Book Drive to spark imaginations and nourish minds at Summer BreakSpot sites across the county.
In early May, our team had the honor of representing Palm Beach County at the National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference in Washington, D.C., hosted by the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC). The insights and advocacy shared there are already fueling ideas for future impact.
A heartfelt thank you to all our partners and site hosts. Your dedication helps make our mission possible.
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.
Find a site near you by clicking the link to the interactive map below, or you can also call 2-1-1 or 850-617-7170.
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
UPCOMING EVENTS
Join United Way of Palm Beach County Hunger Relief and community partners in August to learn about early childhood nutrition resources highlighting the value of nutrition from pregnancy to early childhood.
The events will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on:
Hunger Action Month is an annual nationwide campaign held every September where we come together to raise awareness about hunger in America and inspire action.
In Palm Beach County alone, there are more than 192,000 food-insecure residents, over 50,000 of them are children.
Let’s all do our part to help our neighbors in need.
Stay tuned for more information and upcoming ways to get involved.
EMERGENCY AND DISASTER RESOURCES
Fresh Access Bucks (FAB) – Natural Disaster and Emergency Resource Toolkit
With hurricane season officially underway, now is the time to prepare. Whether you manage a farm, run a market, or operate a grocery store, having the right resources on hand can make all the difference.
The FAB Natural Disaster and Emergency Resource Toolkit offers links and guidance to help you stay informed and ready — before, during, and after the storm.
Inside the toolkit, you’ll find:
FAB Resource Hub – Emergency and Disaster Resources
LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES?
Volunteers are the heartbeat of United Way of Palm Beach County.
Every month, we offer various volunteer opportunities to 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 as well as the Council’s five work groups and two subcommittees. Please send us an email to learn more.
