Tampa, Florida, June 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FORT PIERCE, Fla. June 3, 2022 – Today, while jobs reports indicate unemployment remains low, the cost of food continues to climb. And when you add the end of the school year to the mix, you get a trove of hungry children and their parents scrambling to keep home pantries stocked.
To alleviate the hunger, the Treasure Coast Food Bank (TCFB) is activating its Summer Meals program next week to give kids in Indian River, Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee Counties FREE breakfasts, lunches, and snacks while schools are closed.
“We see it as our duty to bridge this gap and do our part to fight hunger,” said Judith Cruz, President, and CEO of Treasure Coast Food Bank. “Starting Monday, for each weekday, kids can walk in for a fresh, nutritious meal with fresh-made sandwiches and wraps, hand-made salads, and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, along with milk and juice,” Cruz added.
TCFB knows the excessive cost is hurting peoples’ ability to have enough nutritious food for themselves and their families, especially during Summer months. For easy access, the food bank has partnered with organizations throughout the region to distribute the foods at locations including community centers, churches, libraries, and summer camps.
All the high-quality meals through the Summer Meals Program are prepared daily in Treasure Coast Food Bank’s Food Production Plant.
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