Facing a Furlough or Layoff? Reducing Monthly Expenses Will Help!

Facing a Furlough or Layoff? Reducing Monthly Expenses Will Help!

The COVID-19 crisis has forced businesses to close, events to be postponed and caused everyday activities to come to a complete halt.  As a result, food pantries and other community resources are facing an unprecedented demand as people…
Community Food Bank

Donations Help Fill the Gap as the Need for Food Grows

We’ve all been taken by surprise by the coronavirus (COVID-19). Many people who have been laid off or furloughed are now finding it difficult to make ends meet. The Community Food Bank (CFB) is committed to keeping the more than 50 local…
Community Food Bank

Donation Helps the CFB Keep on Truckin’!

Special thank you to the Black Diamond Foundation for donating $20,000 toward a new 2020 International Commercial Refrigerated truck with a 12 pallet capacity! This new truck will help distribute an additional 21,000 pounds of food per…
Kings Bay Rotary Generously Donates $1500

Kings Bay Rotary Generously Donates $1500

Special thank you to Kings Bay Rotary in Crystal River for their generous $1500 donation!  Executive Director Barbara Sprague had the opportunity to speak to this esteemed group of seasoned public servants and business leaders. She…
Community Coming Together for a Cause!

Community Coming Together for a Cause!

We are always grateful when members of our community take it upon themselves to raise money for the Community Food Bank of Citrus County.  Special thank you to the Last Chance Band, a local classic rock and country band.  They raised…
Purchase a Reusable Food Bag at Winn Dixie and Support CFB!

Purchase a Reusable Food Bag at Winn Dixie and Support CFB!

The Winn Dixie at 3565 North Lecanto Highway, Beverly Hills is helping the Community Food Bank (CFB) start the new year off right!  During the month of January, the store will donate $1.00 to the CFB for each reusable food bag that is purchased…
Public Meets Black Diamond Foundation’s $3K Challenge!

Public Meets Black Diamond Foundation’s $3K Challenge!

Special thank you to all who participated in the Black Diamond Foundation’s challenge to donate $3000 to the Thanksgiving Feeding Alliance (TGFA).  As a result, hundreds of families in need were able to enjoy a Thanksgiving feast with…
Community Leaders Stop By For a Tour

Community Leaders Stop By For a Tour

We were happy to welcome Luis Marin, District 3 Citrus County Commission candidate and Robert Winsler of Winsler Consulting & Advocacy to our office and warehouse last week. They toured the food bank to learn about our function, purpose…
Pictured from left to right: George Mavros, Chief Operating Officer; Craig McCurdy Director of Pharmacy Services; Emily Minter, Director of Rehab and OP Services; Nick Choto, PT, DPT Manager of Rehab and OP Services; Barbara Sprague, Executive Director, Community Food Bank

Gobble Gobble!

Citrus Memorial Hospital donated 126 turkeys to the Community Food Bank (CFB), just in time for Thanksgiving!  Special thank you to Citrus Memorial Hospital and the employees that donated a holiday turkey to the CFB to ensure a hungry…
Walmart Supercenter – Homosassa Food Drive

Walmart Supercenter – Homosassa Food Drive

Special thank you to the Walmart Supercenter at 6885 S. Suncoast Blvd in Homosassa.  They conducted a Thanksgiving food drive at their registers and donated food just in time for the holiday!  We appreciate the local corporations who…
Nature Coast Financial Advisors Provide Food Donations and Volunteer Support

Nature Coast Financial Advisors Provide Food Donations and Volunteer Support

We’re gearing up for Thanksgiving!  Special thank you to Nature Coast Financial Advisors.  A team of their employees brought us lots of yummy food donations.  They also spent the day helping us sort food for distribution…
Fundraiser

Black Diamond Event Raises Funds to Feed Families in Need

The Community Food Bank (CFB) raised more than $232,000 thanks to the generosity of individuals and companies who attended the 8th Annual Event held at Black Diamond Ranch in Lecanto, Florida on Wednesday, November 6th. This annual event,…