Hunger in Sarasota and DeSoto
Sadly hunger hurts our most vulnerable: children, seniors and veterans. According to the local ALICE study, in 2016, 46 percent of households in Florida could not afford basic needs such as housing, childcare, food, health care, and transportation.
ALICE refers to the population in our community that are Asset Limited, Income Constrained Employed. The ALICE population represents those among us who are working, but due to childcare costs, transportation challenges, high cost of living and so much more are living paycheck to paycheck. You can read the full local ALICE study on financial hardship in our community here.
37% of households in Sarasota struggle to afford their basic needs
60% of households in DeSoto struggle to afford their basic needs
2019 BY THE NUMBERS
97,645 People
were served in Sarasota and DeSoto counties.
228 Agencies and Programs
are part of our network.
11.5 Million Meals
were distributed.
13.9 Million Pounds
were distributed to children, families, seniors, and veterans.
4.7 Million Pounds
of that food was fresh produce.
50,019 Volunteer Hours
helped us carry out our mission.