Cars line up for hours at the food pantry. How the pandemic ravaged South Florida

Three seasons have passed since COVID-19 first began menacing South Florida and the number of cases has been inching upward as the fall and…

Hispanic Heritage Month: Paco Vélez reflects on Mexican heritage and how food links us all

Mexican American civil rights, Latino and farm labor leader, Cesar Chávez famously said, “If you really want to make a friend, go to someone’s…

The pandemic is pushing people to financial ruin. And the worst hardships lie ahead

A growing number of unemployed Floridians, their finances shredded, are struggling to pay for their homes and feed their families as COVID-19 pushes the…

Feeding South Florida’s Youth Ambassador Program: Victoria Arzumanova

Feeding South Florida’s Youth Ambassador Program is a leadership opportunity for students to learn about food insecurity and help raise awareness about the issue…

Pembroke Park, Fla. — Sept. 15, 2020 — Paco Vélez, president and CEO of Feeding South Florida, is pleased to announce that Jaime L.…

Ultimate CEO Paco Vélez on providing food and training to the region’s population

South Florida Business Journal Paco Vélez President and CEO, Feeding South Florida Residence: Hollywood Age: 46 When Paco Vélez joined Feeding South Florida as…

Feeding South Florida opens 5,000-square-foot kitchen

Feeding South Florida, the food bank that partners with other nonprofits throughout the county, has expanded with a 5,000-square-foot kitchen and food prep area…

Feeding South Florida Receives $300,000 Donation from Publix Super Markets Charities

Feeding South Florida® today announced it received a $300,000 donation from Publix Super Markets Charities to kick off Hunger Action Month. This donation will be used…

For 16 straight weeks, a Tuesday food drive happens in Wellington – here’s who to thank

WELLINGTON — A van pulls up to the distribution line, its trunk open, the driver behind the wheel casting their eyes down as they adjust their…

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