Mayors' Feed the Hungry Program

Mayors' Feed the Hungry Program The Mayors’ Feed The Hungry Program is a volunteer organization. Membership is open to anyone who is interested to help.

Since its meager beginnings in 1987, the Mayor’s Feed the Hungry Program has collected and distributed over 600 tons of food and over $4,00,000 in food gift cards given to the hungry in Sarasota and Manatee counties Member organizations who regularly participate in meetings and activities are eligible to receive donations to distribute free to the needy in their communities.

A successful Thanksgiving Food Drive requires months of planning, organization, community outreach, and dedicated volunt...
08/19/2026

A successful Thanksgiving Food Drive requires months of planning, organization, community outreach, and dedicated volunteers working together behind the scenes. Every phone call, every collection box, every schedule, and every helping hand contributes to making the holiday brighter for families facing food insecurity.

This is just the beginning of our Thanksgiving Volunteer Series. Over the coming weeks, we'll introduce the different volunteer roles that help bring our mission to life and show how you can get involved.

If you've been looking for a meaningful way to serve your community, we'd love to have you on this journey.

📩 Send us a direct message to learn more about becoming a Thanksgiving volunteer.
Learn more about our mission:
👉 https://mayorsfeedthehungry.org/

Behind every successful food drive is a team of volunteers working together to keep everything running smoothly.We're lo...
08/16/2026

Behind every successful food drive is a team of volunteers working together to keep everything running smoothly.

We're looking for volunteers to help coordinate volunteer activities and deliver or pick up collection boxes from participating locations throughout our community. These efforts ensure that donations are collected efficiently and that every contribution moves one step closer to helping families experiencing food insecurity.

If you enjoy being active, working with others, and making a tangible impact, this role is a wonderful way to support our Thanksgiving Food Drive.

📩 Reach out to us or send us a direct message to learn how you can become part of our Thanksgiving volunteer team.
Learn more about our mission:
https://mayorsfeedthehungry.org/

Strong communities are built through meaningful connections.We're looking for volunteers to help us reach out to local s...
08/13/2026

Strong communities are built through meaningful connections.
We're looking for volunteers to help us reach out to local schools and businesses, inviting them to participate in our Thanksgiving Food Drive. These friendly phone calls help us build partnerships that expand our impact and create more opportunities for our community to give back.
Every new organization that joins our mission helps us collect more food, engage more volunteers, and provide support to more families experiencing food insecurity across Sarasota and Manatee counties.
If you're comfortable communicating with others and enjoy building relationships, this is a wonderful opportunity to use your voice for a meaningful cause.

📩 Reach out today or send us a direct message to learn more about joining our Thanksgiving volunteer team.
Learn more about our mission:
👉 https://mayorsfeedthehungry.org/

Every volunteer who gives their time, every donor who shares what they have, and every supporter who believes in our mis...
08/10/2026

Every volunteer who gives their time, every donor who shares what they have, and every supporter who believes in our mission helps ease the burden of families facing food insecurity. Whether it's organizing a food drive, making a phone call, delivering collection boxes, or simply offering encouragement, every contribution matters.

At Mayors Feed the Hungry, we've seen firsthand how ordinary people accomplish extraordinary things when they come together with compassion and purpose.

Thank you to everyone who continues to help us build a community where hope, dignity, and kindness are always on the menu.

Learn more about our mission and how you can get involved:
👉 https://mayorsfeedthehungry.org/

As a Community Outreach Volunteer, you'll help identify and connect with businesses, schools, clubs, places of worship, ...
08/07/2026

As a Community Outreach Volunteer, you'll help identify and connect with businesses, schools, clubs, places of worship, and other organizations interested in becoming food collection sites for our Thanksgiving Food Drive.
Each new location creates another opportunity for neighbors to give back, allowing us to collect more food and reach more families experiencing food insecurity throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties.
If you enjoy building relationships and bringing people together for a meaningful cause, this volunteer opportunity is a wonderful way to make a lasting impact.
📩 Contact us today or send us a direct message to learn how you can help expand our Thanksgiving Food Drive.

Learn more about our mission:
👉 https://mayorsfeedthehungry.org/


According to the 2025 ALICE Report for Florida, 47% of households were living below the ALICE Threshold in 2023. This in...
08/04/2026

According to the 2025 ALICE Report for Florida, 47% of households were living below the ALICE Threshold in 2023. This includes families living below the Federal Poverty Level as well as ALICE households, those who are employed but still don't earn enough to cover the basic cost of living in their county.
That means nearly one out of every two households may be making difficult choices between paying for housing, transportation, healthcare, child care, or putting nutritious food on the table.
These statistics remind us that food insecurity doesn't only affect those living in poverty. Many hardworking families continue to struggle despite having jobs.

At Mayors Feed the Hungry, we're committed to helping bridge that gap by providing food assistance to families throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties.

Together, we can help ensure that more families have access to the nourishment they deserve.

Learn more about our mission:
👉 https://mayorsfeedthehungry.org/

Many people assume that financial hardship only affects those living below the Federal Poverty Level. In reality, there'...
08/01/2026

Many people assume that financial hardship only affects those living below the Federal Poverty Level. In reality, there's another group of households facing daily challenges: ALICE.

ALICE stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. These are individuals and families who work, earn an income, and contribute to their communities, yet still don't earn enough to cover the basic cost of living where they live.

The ALICE framework was developed by United For ALICE to provide a more accurate picture of financial hardship. Unlike the Federal Poverty Level, which doesn't fully account for local living costs, ALICE considers what families actually need to afford essentials like housing, food, child care, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes.

At Mayors Feed the Hungry, understanding ALICE helps us better recognize the needs within our own community and reminds us that food insecurity can affect hardworking families who may not qualify for traditional assistance.

Throughout the coming weeks, we'll share more about the ALICE data and what it tells us about hunger and financial challenges in our region.
Learn more about our mission:
👉 https://mayorsfeedthehungry.org/

Nutritious food changes lives and protein plays an essential role in keeping people healthy.That's why we're launching C...
07/29/2026

Nutritious food changes lives and protein plays an essential role in keeping people healthy.

That's why we're launching Catch of Kindness, a community donation drive with a goal of collecting 150 cans of tuna this time.
Tuna is an excellent source of lean protein, helping support muscle health, immune function, and overall well-being. Its long shelf life and high nutritional value make it one of the most impactful foods we can provide to families experiencing food insecurity.

Every can donated brings us closer to ensuring that more children, parents, and seniors have access to healthy, nourishing meals.
Join us in reaching our goal of 150 cans. Together, we can transform simple acts of generosity into stronger, healthier communities.

📩 Contact us today to find out how you can donate your tuna cans and become part of this community effort. Every can counts, and every act of kindness helps nourish a family in need.
Thank you for helping us fight hunger, one can at a time.

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A healthy, balanced meal is not defined by restriction, but by balance.Nutrition is about nourishing the body while also...
07/26/2026

A healthy, balanced meal is not defined by restriction, but by balance.

Nutrition is about nourishing the body while also honoring enjoyment, culture, and emotional well-being. Desserts, like cupcakes, can absolutely be part of a healthy relationship with food when enjoyed mindfully and in balance with other nutritious foods.

At Mayors Feed the Hungry, we believe that food should never feel like punishment or limitation, it should be a source of comfort, dignity, and care.

Balanced eating is about inclusion, not exclusion.

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PO Box 1992
Sarasota, FL
34230

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