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Community Members Served in 2023 Included:
55, 835 via Food Pantries = 1,954,225 pounds of food = $3,752,112.00 in Community Value
2,781 in Social Services – Ex: Rents, Utilities, Financial & Health Education, Prescriptions
9,250 meals - Our 34th Thanksgiving Community Feast = $18,870 in Community Value
700 kids in our Summer Food Program 618 babies through our Diaper Program
121, 313 meals via Sarah’s Kitchen = $247, 476.00 in Community Value
41,133 Families could not be assisted due to lack of funds to serve their needs
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SERVICES
Food Pantry- operating at both locations, clients may receive food when in need, limited to once a month.
Clothing- clients may receive clothing for themselves and/or their children, once every three months.
Furniture- clients who cannot afford basic furniture may receive assistance.
Utility Assistance- clients may receive assistance once in a 13 month period with a past due bill to avoid loss of power in a time of crisis.
Gas- clients may receive assistance with gas if needed to start a verifiable job or needing to get to a medical appointment outside of the county.
Prescriptions- clients may receive assistance with limited prescription medicines.
Medical- clients may receive vouchers for medical care at Florida Community Health Center or HANDS Clinic.
Rent- clients may receive rental assistance, once in a twelve month period, when funds are available.
Summer Food- Children receiving free or reduced meals during the school year may qualify for food (breakfast and lunch) during the summer break.
Diapers- Parents/Guardians of children 3 and under may receive diapers monthly.
Local Bus Passes- clients without transportation may receive passes to go to medical appointments or to apply for other services.
Thanksgiving Community Feast- founded and organized by Mustard Seed, this gathering is open to the general public and includes home delivery of Thanksgiving meals.
Financial Education- clients attend classes to learn the basics of managing their money. The goal is to reduce the cycle of poverty for the people in the program. The classes teach the causes of poverty, how to build resources to get out of poverty and planning for the future.
Sarah's Kitchen - nutritious meals served at 3 locations and via a mobile van to serve the homeless and hungry. Go to Sarahskitchen.org for locations and times.