To the Rescue: CEO of Feeding South Florida Paco Vélez talks about food insecurity amid the pandemic—and how his team is combatting it. 

The numbers alone speak volumes. Last fiscal year, Feeding South Florida distributed 61.5 million pounds of food, the equivalent of more than 51 million…

CNN | Hundreds of Floridians line up for free groceries as growing demand, decreasing supply pinches food banks

Boynton Beach, Florida (CNN) — Deborah Hightower cried and her body shook with emotion as she looked through her windshield at more than 100…

Video: NBC Nightly News | Long Lines At Food Banks Across the U.S. As Demand Doubles

Originally aired by NBC Nightly News on November 25, 2020, the report covers the long lines at food banks across the U.S., highlighting the…

‘It’s a perfect storm’: South Florida’s biggest food bank is on the brink of a food shortage

South Florida’s hungriest residents may face a tougher time getting food donations after the holidays. The area’s biggest food bank, Feeding South Florida, is…

Video: CNN Speaks with Paco Vélez About Hunger in U.S.

Last week, CNN spoke with Paco Vélez, President and CEO of Feeding South Florida about COVID-19 and hunger in America. See the full interview…

‘In triage mode’: South Florida food banks worry about dwindling supplies

Miami — As states battle the pandemic, job losses and food insecurity, food banks in Florida and across the country are bracing for a…

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