TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Second Harvest of the Big Bend was awarded a grant to help bridge the gap and provide food access for those living in the area’s rural and underserved areas.
The grant from the Florida Blue Foundation totals $400,000 over four years.
In a press release, Second Harvest said the investment will directly support the growth of the organization’s FARMacy Program, a mobile market that brings fresh groceries to rural neighborhoods across 15 counties.
The Florida Blue Foundation is providing all the food for the FARMacy trailer and helping the program expand its reach throughout North Florida, according to Second Harvest.
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“Florida Blue Foundation is the definition of a true community partner, one committed to reaching the most unreached parts of our service area. Their support helps us serve rural neighborhoods that have no nearby grocery stores and where the cost of food is astronomical. We are deeply grateful for their investment in this critical work,” Second Harvest CEO Monique Ellsworth said.
“We’re proud to support Second Harvest of the Big Bend’s innovative FARMacy Program, which is bridging the gap in food access for rural communities across North Florida. By working together, we can create a healthier, food system that benefits all Floridians,” Susan Towler, Executive Director of the Florida Blue Foundation said.
The FARMacy mobile grocery store meets families where they are, reducing the transportation challenges that can make accessing healthy food difficult in rural groceries.
To learn more about the FARMacy program and Second Harvest of the Big Bend, visit their website.
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