Hunger in Sarasota and DeSoto
Sadly hunger hurts our most vulnerable: children, seniors and veterans. In 2015, 44 percent of households in Florida could not afford basic needs such as housing, childcare, food, health care, and transportation.
33% of households in Sarasota struggle to afford their basic needs
58% of households in DeSoto struggle to afford their basic needs
You can read the local ALICE study on financial hardship here.
2017 BY THE NUMBERS
66,000 PEOPLE
were served in Sarasota and DeSoto counties.
8.5 MILLION MEALS
were distributed last year.
10.2 MILLION POUNDS
of food moved through our 20,000 sq. ft. warehouse.
3.2 MILLION POUNDS
of that food was fresh produce.
188 AGENCIES & PROGRAMS
are part of our network.
47,145 VOLUNTEER HOURS
helped us carry out our mission.