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We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting food-insecure children in our community through our weekend backpack program and other initiatives. Join us in making a difference—explore our website to learn more about our mission and how you can get involved.
Please note: We are not a food bank or food pantry.
Feed the Need of Putnam County’s mission is to feed food-insecure students within Putnam County Schools with over-the-weekend food. Students are identified by teachers and faculty within the PCSD. All participating schools have a designated food pantry and support team to distribute food to the identified food-insecure students. The basic weekend food supplied for students by FTN is critical for students living in low-income households. Putnam County is ranked 66 of 67 for food insecurity, and 85% are on free meals at PCSD. Feed the Need is partnered with the Putnam County School District to ensure that no students go hungry over the weekends. Currently, 800 students receive weekend food each weekend from FTN.
What is Feed the Need’s impact on the Putnam County School District with food and other items supplied throughout the school year?
Feed the Need provides food to students in need through grants, donations, fundraisers, food drives, and food rescue efforts. Currently, we serve 800 students across 11 schools each week. The average cost of basic staple food sent home weekly is $8 per student. See the breakdown below:
• Backpack Program: $8 per student x 800 students weekly = $6,400 per week
• Feeding Northeast Florida Bags: $81,000 annually
• Summer Program: Snacks and drinks for 1,000+ students weekly = $10,000
• Additional Weekly Food Support: Extra staples like peanut butter, jelly, and canned protein
• Interlachen High School Culinary Arts Support:
Impact Average: $386,200 annually
Every Dollar Makes a Difference:
Together, we can fight hunger and nourish hope!
Feed the Need of Putnam County was honored with an Honorable Mention for Civic Organization in the Palatka Daily News 2023 Reader's Choice Awards! We are deeply grateful to the readers, supporters, and our incredible volunteers who make our work possible. Thank you for this recognition!
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Support Feed the Need of Putnam County, Inc. by hosting a food drive, volunteering, or making a donation.
📬 Mail Donations To:
Feed the Need of Putnam County, Inc.
PO Box 1321, Palatka, FL 32178
📍 Warehouse Location:
Bramlitt's Plumbing & Electric
110 N State Rd 19, Palatka, FL 32177
🥫 Food Donations:
Drop off at Bramlitt’s store on State Rd 19.
📞 Contact Us:
Denise Bramlitt: (386) 937-3862
Stacey Eisold: (386) 227-6848
✉️ Email: feedtheneedputnam@yahoo.com
🌐 Website: www.feedtheneedofputnam.org
Feed the Need of Putnam County, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.