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All Faiths Food Bank reports 24% rise in visits as summer food needs grow
Summary
All Faiths Food Bank told the Sarasota County Schools podcast it has opened 16 school pantries, operates mobile distribution countywide, and has seen a 24% increase in visits year-over-year, serving many households new to the food bank.
On the district podcast, Nina Harlsson, senior director of strategic communications at All Faiths Food Bank, described a wide array of services the organization offers to families across Sarasota and DeSoto counties, including 16 school-based pantries and mobile distribution points.
"У нас 16 разных школьных складов, и они предназначены специально для семей, у которых дети учатся в этих школах," Harlsson said, adding that mobile pantries are open to any family and that some programs require proof of a child attending a given school. She said many partner sites (libraries, early learning centers, summer camps and community centers) also receive backpacks with snacks for students to take home.
Harlsson said the food bank has seen a 24% increase in visits compared with the previous year and that many households now rely on assistance for the first time. "В нашем продовольственном банке All Faits мы увидели рост посещаемости на 24% по сравнению с прошлым годом," she said. That trend, she said, underscores the role of coordinated partner networks with schools and clubs in expanding access this summer.
