Causes: Food, Food Programs

Mission: To provide meals for local children in need through donors, partners, and volunteers.

Results: Blessings Program: Since the start of our program in 2009, we have grown from serving one school and 50 students to serving 31 schools including area private and preschools. We are ending the 2021-2022 school year with just over 2150 participants being served each weekend and holiday break. Harvest Program: Since 1999, more than 1 million lbs of food have been recovered and redistributed to those in need. Feed the Kids: The pilot program in the summer of 2017 provided a total of 7,740 meals and 3,900 lbs of fresh produce to 39 families comprised of 129 people. Our program has grown to over 400 participants receiving fresh produce over the school's summer break.

Target demographics: school-aged children

Direct beneficiaries per year: 2,100 Children

Geographic areas served: Citrus County

Programs: Citrus County Blessings, Feed the Kids and Harvest.