🌀 May 5-11 is Hurricane Preparedness Week! While we help get the message out about Florida Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 7-11), also start making your list of needs for storm season. Florida's Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday is coming June 1st-14th.

Looking back to last month when the Florida Nutrition Ed program held their Spring Conference in Orlando. The 3-day training connected all 9 Feeding Florida food bank nutrition ed teams. Did they eat? Yes! Did they talk about healthy foods and produce? Yes!

Know your zone, know your local shelter and its rules, and know your local food bank. When a hurricane strikes, you'll need to be safe, you'll need to be sheltered, and you'll need water and food. #BePrepared

Ron DeSantis has proclaimed May 5-11 as FL Hurricane Preparedness Week! This week highlights the importance of planning ahead of hurricane season, which begins on June 1.
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🍅 Embrace the season's bounty! Did you know tomatoes are bursting with Vitamin C and antioxidants? Our food banks get fresh and in-season tomatoes during these months, ensuring everyone can savor their goodness.

Get ready to stay informed and inspired! Our newsletter, 'Feeding Florida in Focus', is dropping soon, packed with stories, updates, and ways you can make a difference in the fight against hunger. Don't miss out – sign up today! 📰✨

Hurricane season is 31 days away. Feeding Florida and our network of food banks are preparing.

Visit floridadisaster.org to make your family plan and stay tuned to emergency outlets and your local food bank’s social media should you need emergency information this season.

Mikayla and Diana from @feedingsouthflorida rocked the panel at the USDA SERO My Plate Listening Tour in Atlanta today, sharing their experiences, successes, & best practices. Proud of our Florida Nutrition Ed team across the state and the work they do to help our neighbors.

🌷 Spring cleaning season is here, so this year we’re asking you to make it count. As you clear your pantries and kitchen, make a difference by donating extra shelf stable products to our network of food banks.

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Embracing the final days of our celery celebration with a delightful twist! 🌿 Check out the photos from a food demo featuring this recipe, captured by our nutrition education team.

New Blog! Fresh Access Bucks (FAB) hosted their first Seeds to Success event last month 🌱.

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We love seeing our food banks in action! Cacee visited All Faiths Food Bank last week as part of an area farm tour. In addition to meeting with local produce farmers & ranchers, she was able to tour the All Faith’s Sarasota facility and the DeSoto County Food and Resource Center!

Did you know? Nearly 33% of the celery consumed in the U.S. is produced by Duda Farm Fresh Foods. In addition to celery, they also produce Florida-grown citrus 🍊, radishes, corn 🌽, lettuce 🥬 and leafy greens.

🌱 Did you know? 🌱

We kicked off this month with #FoodWastePreventionWeek ! Did you know that 100% of a celery plant is edible? The leftover leaves and stalk pieces make perfect additions to flavor dips, soups, stews, and pasta sauces.

What’s in Season this April in Florida? Celery! Crunchy, crisp, and oh-so-fresh! 🌿 Celebrating celery season with every delicious stalk. From soups to snacks, this versatile veggie adds a healthy crunch to any dish.

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Food Waste Prevention isn’t just something our food banks do, it’s also something they teach. Check out our latest blog, highlighting some of the best tips and tricks that are in our SNAP Ed curriculum for preventing food waste and saving money.
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Food Waste Prevention Week Tip #3: KEEP IT FRESH

Help prevent food waste:
- Refrigerate perishables promptly.
- Keep your fridge at 40°F or below.
- Store fruits and veggies separately.
- Use airtight containers for leftovers.
- Wrap meat tightly to prevent freezer burn.

Food Waste Prevention Week Tip #2: CREATIVE COOKING

Whether you know what you’re doing or just starting out, experimenting with flavors and ingredients opens up a world of possibilities. Turn leftovers into new meals and transform pantry staples into culinary delights!

Food Waste Prevention Week Tip #1:
SHOP SMART

Food budgeting not only helps saving money at the grocery store but also encourages more thoughtful purchasing habits overall. This means prioritizing important items, resulting in reduced food waste.

🌱♻️ Food Waste Prevention Week is in full force. Our network of food banks tackle food waste one step at a time. Stay tuned for tips and tricks on how we can all play a part in reducing waste and feeding more families. Together, we can make a difference!