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Taste of Immokalee- Student Created, Student Operated Business They created packages and labels and added their personal stories to the products.

Last year sixteen high achieving teenagers from Immokalee took time from their busy schedules to volunteer as leaders in an innovative program that gave them a chance to serve and create. They served by organizing food packaging events with Meals of Hope, then discerning what impact the food had on the cultural and nutritional needs of the community, created four new food products using the vegeta

bles and fruits of the area to start a new food line, “Taste of Immokalee”, to promote their community’s contribution to the food chain and help sustain future outreach to those in need. They searched inward from their families’ experience in the fields and used home recipes to create the Fire Roasted Tomato and Jalapeño Salsa, the I-Town Burger, the Saborsito Sensacional Spice, and the Sunny Home Cookies that would appeal to their peers and anyone interested in the unique diversity of Immokalee. By the end of the school year, they launched their products to the local Chamber of Commerce and area Rotary Clubs and used the feedback to improve their marketing capacity over the summer. Aspiring for a chance at college was the overarching goal of all the participants but finding a way to give back to their families and community was their passion. The project gave the high school students the opportunity to meaningfully contribute to the cultural and economic development of the area while adding to the value of their academic education by empowering them with outside the classroom experiences and skills in “real world’ issues. The activities of the project gave high school and college students effective meaning to their project title, which was called “Giving Back”, now officially, Taste of Immokalee. Thanks to the State Farm Youth Advisory Board for their faith in the Immokalee students. This unique service learning granting organization consisting of college leaders from around the country funded the Giving Back project for last school year. We hope to engage YOU to become part of the continuous effort to give back to our community!

03/17/2025

🍀 Taste of Immokalee and Taste the Impact wish you a Happy St. Patrick's Day filled with good vibes! 🌈✨

02/26/2025

Out of dinner ideas? Let us inspire your next meal with a flavorful twist! 🌮✨ Elevate your dining experience by creating delicious Fish Tacos, featuring Taste of Immokalee Pineapple & Mango Salsa 🍍🥭. Perfect for any occasion!
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To purchase our products and make an impact, visit www.tasteofimmokalee.com 🛒

01/14/2025

Buy Our Locally Sourced Products and Change a Life ⭐ Every purchase supports local youth and transforms futures with Taste of Immokalee!

01/01/2025

Happy New Year from Taste of Immokalee and Taste the Impact! 🎉

12/26/2024

From all of us at Taste of Immokalee and Taste the Impact, we wish you a Merry Christmas filled with joy, love, and sweet memories! 🎄✨

11/30/2024

🎉Black Friday Weekend Special🎉

11/29/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from the Taste of Immokalee family! 🍂🦃

11/22/2024

🎁 Holiday Bundles Are Here! 🎁

It’s never too early to start shopping for the holidays! 🎄✨ Give the gift that gives back. Our holiday bundles make the perfect present for friends, family, and colleagues – all while supporting a meaningful cause. ❤️

Shop now and make a difference this season! 🌟
https://shop.tasteofimmokalee.com/

11/18/2024

Exciting news! 🎉 Taste of Immokalee will be a vendor at this year’s Farm City BBQ! 🍴🌽 Join us for a day of delicious food and community fun while supporting local youth programs. 💼✨ Don’t miss it!

11/11/2024

Happy Veterans Day from Taste of Immokalee and Taste the Impact! 🇺🇸

11/08/2024

Mark your calendars! 🎉 Join us on December 8th for the Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Holiday Market & 70th Celebration! Shop Taste of Immokalee products along with offerings from other local businesses and support a great cause. Every purchase helps fund our mission at Taste the Impact to equip youth with valuable skills and prepare them for the workforce. For more information on event or admission, please visit, https://corkscrew.audubon.org/events/holiday-market-and-70th-anniversary-celebration . We can’t wait to see you there!

10/28/2024

Join us this weekend at the Naples Woman's Club Artisan Marketplace event! Discover and purchase our locally crafted products, each inspired by the vibrant flavors of Immokalee. This event is a wonderful opportunity to meet our talented interns, who are gaining real-world business experience while making a difference in their community. Every purchase helps fund our non-profit, Taste the Impact, to continue equipping youth with valuable skills and preparing them for the workforce. We can’t wait to see you there!

10/16/2024

It’s that time of the year!

🎄 Pre-order your Taste of Immokalee Christmas bundles today and give the gift of bold flavors! 🎁✨ Looking for a special corporate gift? We’ve got you covered with customizable bundles tailored to your needs. 🌶️🍊 Order by December 16th, 2024, to guarantee delivery before Christmas. Don’t miss out on spreading holiday cheer with a Taste of Immokalee! 🎅🎄

To view our 2024 Christmas catalog, click the link below! 👇
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10/09/2024

🚨 BREAKING NEWS! 🚨

This past summer, the Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN) Department hosted the newest cohort of Taste of Immokalee (TOI) high school student interns, helping them gain first-hand experience in food product development. 🍎🍽️ Over the three days of the Taste X UF Experiential Program, TOI interns learned from food industry experts about food product development, including food safety standards, 🧪 nutrition labeling, 🏷️ packaging, 📦 market justification, 💼 and sensory analysis. 👩‍🔬👨‍🔬

Our collaboration with the University of Florida's Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN) Department provides students with valuable insights into the fields of Food Science and Nutrition, 🥗🍊 complementing our entrepreneurship program. 🚀✨

Link to article: https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/fshndept/2024/10/07/the-taste-x-uf-experiential-program-celebrates-its-third-year-with-a-focus-on-food-product-development/

10/07/2024

Due to the uncertainty in timing and intensity of Hurricane Milton, both Taste the Impact and Taste of Immokalee offices will be closed on Monday, October 7th to October 10th. We plan to reopen on Friday, October 11th, weather permitting. Stay safe and take care! Please follow all local safety guidelines and shelter in place if necessary.

10/01/2024

Out of dinner ideas? Let us inspire your next meal with a flavorful twist 🍕. Elevate your dining experience by creating a gourmet BBQ Chicken Pizza, featuring Taste of Immokalee Chipotle BBQ Sauce 🔥. Perfect for any occasion!
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To purchase our products and make an impact, visit www.tasteofimmokalee.com . 🛒

Address

P. O. Box 1286 Immokalee, Florida 34143
Immokalee, FL
34142

Telephone

(239) 297-6814

Website

https://www.tasteofimmokalee.com/

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In 2014, sixteen high achieving teenagers from Immokalee took time from their busy schedules to volunteer as leaders in an innovative program that gave them a chance to serve and create. They served by organizing food packaging events with Meals of Hope, then discerning what impact the food had on the cultural and nutritional needs of the community, created four new food products using the vegetables and fruits of the area to start a new food line, “Taste of Immokalee”, to promote their community’s contribution to the food chain and help sustain future outreach to those in need. They searched inward from their families’ experience in the fields and used home recipes to create the Fire Roasted Tomato and Jalapeño Salsa, the I-Town Burger, the Saborsito Sensacional Spice, and the Sunny Home Cookies that would appeal to their peers and anyone interested in the unique diversity of Immokalee. They created packages and labels and added their personal stories to the products. By the end of the school year, they launched their products to the local Chamber of Commerce and area Rotary Clubs and used the feedback to improve their marketing capacity over the summer. Aspiring for a chance at college was the overarching goal of all the participants but finding a way to give back to their families and community was their passion. The project gave the high school students the opportunity to meaningfully contribute to the cultural and economic development of the area while adding to the value of their academic education by empowering them with outside the classroom experiences and skills in “real world’ issues. The activities of the project gave high school and college students effective meaning to their project title, which was called “Giving Back”, now officially, Taste of Immokalee. Thanks to the State Farm Youth Advisory Board for their faith in the Immokalee students. This unique service learning granting organization consisting of college leaders from around the country funded the Giving Back project for last school year. We hope to engage YOU to become part of the continuous effort to give back to our community!