Local 10, Publix bring hunger relief through 6th annual ‘Food for Thought’

According to a new poll conducted by No Kid Hungry — a campaign of the organization Share Our Strength, dedicated to ending childhood hunger in the U.S. — four out of five Floridians are struggling to afford food. In South Florida, nearly 1 million residents are food insecure.Food insecurity is defined as the lack of access, at times, to enough nutritious food for an active and healthy lifestyle. Children who experience hunger are more likely to struggle in school and have health complications. In adults, studies reveal that food insecurity reduces worker productivity and drives up healthcare costs.It’s why since 2020, Local 10 and Publix have teamed up for Food for Thought to address food insecurity in our communities.Food for Thought raises awareness about the plight of hunger and comes alongside local nonprofits to support their efforts to get nutritious meals into the hands of those who need them most.In the past five years, we’ve stocked school food pantries from the elementary to college levels, provided weekend backpack meals to underserved children, sponsored food drives, and planted vegetable gardens.One of the organizations we’ve collaborated with is The Cupboard of Goodman JFS in Davie. Last year, Director of Operations Ross Adel told us the pantry was serving 600 families per month, which translated to 1,100 individuals. “Every can of food that comes in here, every dollar that comes in here is just one more individual that we can feed,” said Adel.In September, during Hunger Action Month, we will be working with more organizations to make healthy food accessible to vulnerable populations across South Florida.If you’d like to find out more or get involved, the list below connects you with some local nonprofits that offer programs to feed families in our community.If your nonprofit organization provides food services to South Florida families and would like our Food for Thought campaign to know about it, simply email our community relations department at community@local10.com.Our goal is to connect those who have the means to help with those helping families fight food insecurity every day. Together, we can make a difference.TO VIEW THE LATEST FOOD FOR THOUGHT STORIES, CLICK HERE. Broward College Seahawk Marketplace954-201-FOOD (3663)https://www.broward.edu/students/seahawk-outreach/marketplace.htmlCommunity Enhancement Collaboration954-987-0625https://www.cecwashpark.org/Covenant House Florida954-561-5559https://www.covenanthouse.org/homeless-shelters/ft-lauderdale-floridaHealth in the Hood305-714-2262Healthinthehood.orgHealthy Mothers, Healthy Babies of Broward County954-765-0550Hmhbbroward.orgJoshua’s Heart Foundation305-944-4452joshuasheart.orgLa Bodega at the YMCA in Allapattah305-635-96222370 NW 17th Avenue*serves food to residents Monday- Friday, from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.LifeNet4Families954-792-2328Lifenet4families.orgMobile School Pantry954-297-4929Mobileschoolpantry.orgOne More Child305-271-4121Onemorechild.orgThe Cupboard Goodman JFS954-370-2140https://www.jfsbroward.org/services/cupboard/