With a long history of serving local families, Mustard Seed Ministries is a familiar name to many longtime St. Lucie County residents. But with new neighbors moving in every day, it’s more important than ever for us to share information about the growing need for food and housing assistance in Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie.

That’s why we work hard to reach people across the community through a wide-ranging communications outreach program. The more people we connect with, the more families we can help.

Local and national news outlets often turn to our team for insight on pressing social issues, including homelessness and food insecurity. Below are several recent stories highlighting Mustard Seed Ministries and the work we do to support those in need:

CBS News and Face the Nation:
Who is most in need of food assistance right now, according to food pantry director

WPBF 25 News:
‘It feels wonderful’: Volunteers in Fort Pierce thankful to help feed the needy on Thanksgiving

‘Hope people feel the warmth’: Hundreds enjoy Fort Pierce Mustard Seed Ministries Thanksgiving Feast

WPTV 5 News:

100+ volunteers help Mustard Seed Ministries serve nearly 1,500 Thanksgiving meals in Fort Pierce

WPBF 25 News:
‘People are so concerned’: Fort Pierce pantry trying to fill the gap as SNAP benefits face cuts

WPTV 5 News:
Nonprofits brace for surge in need as federal shutdown halts SNAP benefits

TCPalm:
Mustard Seed Ministries suffers low supply amid rising demand for food assistance

TCPalm:
Where to get free Thanksgiving meals on the Treasure Coast this year

TCPalm:
“We’re scraping by right now,” says SNAP recipient at food bank amid government shutdown

Hometown News:
Treasure Coast neighbors step up as SNAP shutdown squeezes families