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Food Pantries Struggle to Meet Increased Needs

Thank you to Nancy Kennedy and the Citrus County Chronicle for this excellent, in-depth story on the struggle we and the agencies we serve are now facing. Food pantries struggle to meet increased needs _ Local News _ chronicleonline.comDownload Read…
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Community Food Bank (CFB) Extends Matching Donation Challenge

Community Food Bank (CFB) Extends Matching Donation Challenge

The Community Food Bank (CFB) issued a matching donation challenge in June and is extending this fundraising effort through July 31st. The Black Diamond Foundation will match up to $50,000 in donations. The CFB has seen a rapid and sharp…
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Special thanks to the Citrus County Chronicle

Special thanks to the Citrus County Chronicle Editorial Board for their editorial on inflation and hunger. The struggle is real, folks!  We invite you to join us in the fight.  Editorial l Inflation taking toll on gr...ger…
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Getting a Head Start on the Holidays

Getting a Head Start on the Holidays

Members of the Rotary Club of Inverness present Community Food Bank CEO/Executive Director Barbara Sprague with a $1000 donation to help feed individuals in need during the holiday season. It’s already July, which means the holidays will…
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Hunger Hero: West Citrus Elks Lodge #2693

Hunger Hero: West Citrus Elks Lodge #2693

Pictured from left to right: Grand Exhaulted Ruler Doug Norman, Ed James, Barbara Sprague, and Brian Estus. Special thank you to the West Citrus Elks Lodge #2693 in Homosassa.  They donated more than 800 lbs. of food to help feed those…
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You and I Are Making a Difference!

You and I Are Making a Difference!

The Community Food Bank (CFB) has responded to a rapidly increasing need for food assistance that has more than doubled since the onset of the pandemic. We served approximately 30,000 individuals per month in 2019. That number has grown…
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Community Food Bank (CFB) Acquires Hunger Relief Complex

Community Food Bank (CFB) Acquires Hunger Relief Complex

We Care Food Pantry Sells Property to CFB for Expansion The Community Food Bank (CFB) is thrilled to announce the acquisition of the Hunger Relief Complex located on W. Cardinal Street in Homosassa.  We Care Food Pantry and…
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Suncoast Credit Union Donation Propels Community Food Bank’s Mission

Suncoast Credit Union Donation Propels Community Food Bank’s Mission

New Equipment Helps Facilitate Feeding Programs for School-Aged Children The Community Food Bank (CFB) received a $20,000 donation from Suncoast Credit Union for the purpose of providing equipment to help the agency continue supporting local…
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Bloomin’ 4 Good

Bloomin’ 4 Good: Community Food Bank Selected to Benefit from Winn-Dixie Floral Program for the Month of March

Brighten someone’s day with a bouquet of flowers while giving back to the community. The Community Food Bank (CFB) has been selected by local Winn-Dixie store leadership as the benefiting non-profit in the Winn-Dixie Bloomin' 4 Good…
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Special Thanks to Our Scouts

Special Thanks to Our Scouts

Scouts BSA Troop 443B and BSA Cub Scout Pack 43 collected 2950 pounds of non-perishable foods to assist those in need in our community. The food was distributed to the local food pantries, ministries, soup kitchens, shelters, and other agencies…
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Hunger Hero: Kiwanis Club of Inverness Donates $2500 to Community Food Bank

Hunger Hero: Kiwanis Club of Inverness Donates $2500 to Community Food Bank

Community Food Bank (CFB) volunteers Karen Seymour and Debbie Blackie are excited about the agency receiving a $2500 donation from the Kiwanis Club of Inverness. The demand for food assistance continues to steadily rise. These funds will…
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Suncoast Credit Union Partners With Community Food Bank To Fight Hunger

Suncoast Credit Union Partners With Community Food Bank To Fight Hunger

$20,000 Donation Provides Equipment For Food Programs (Homosassa, FL) – The Community Food Bank (CFB) received a $20,000 donation from Suncoast Credit Union to provide equipment to help the CFB continue facilitating local backpack initiatives…
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