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Feed Halifax says demand surged to 25,784 clients in 2025 and asks County to continue $100,000 support
Summary
Feed Halifax told the Board it served 25,784 clients in 2025, highlighted new emergency lockers and a mobile trailer, and requested the County continue funding at $100,000 to sustain food security programs.
Representatives of Feed Halifax updated the Board on growing food‑security needs and requested continued County support at the prior funding level.
Feed Halifax leaders said the nonprofit—anchored in local churches and volunteers—served 25,784 clients in 2025 (up sharply from 2024) and reported new infrastructure including a refrigerated food locker and a mobile food trailer intended to improve emergency access and reach underserved areas. Presenters said 100% of County funds provided to Feed Halifax are used for food purchases within Halifax and noted partnerships with Feed More Richmond and local businesses; they also described fundraising successes (including a Turkey Trot that raised roughly $52,000 in 2025) and strong volunteer support.
Feed Halifax requested that the County continue funding at last year’s level of $100,000 to sustain pantry operations and the new emergency access infrastructure. The Board received the presentation; the request will be considered during upcoming budget deliberations.
