Feed the Need of Putnam County's vision is to ensure that no child in the community goes hungry, particularly over the weekends when school-provided meals aren't available. We aim to alleviate food insecurity among students, providing them with consistent access to nutritious meals, so they can focus on learning and thriving.
Feed the Need of Putnam County's approach focuses on gathering donations and working with local volunteers to pack and distribute weekend food bags to food-insecure students. They partner with schools to identify children in need and provide easy-to-prepare, nutritious meals. The organization collaborates with the community through food drives, donations, and partnerships to sustain its efforts and reach as many students as possible.
Feed the Need of Putnam County has achieved significant milestones since its inception:
These accomplishments reflect their dedication to fighting food insecurity in Putnam County.
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Find out how Feed The Need of Putnam County has made a difference in the community and the lives of those we serve. We are committed to creating lasting change.
In Putnam County, FL, 27.8% of the population, or 17,700 out of 71,200 people, live below the poverty line. This percentage is significantly higher than the national average of 13.1%, highlighting the challenges faced by many residents in the area.
Additionally, 100% of the 10,000 students in the Putnam County School District qualify for the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), a program that provides school meals at no cost to the students. This initiative is crucial in ensuring that every child in the district has access to nutritious meals, despite the high levels of poverty in the community.