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HungerFreeFlorida.org. FAFB Mission. Coordinate statewide activities to enable members to better provide a healthy and adequate food supply for people in need. Among our member services: Enhanced statewide communication Acquisition of food and funds
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FAFB Mission Coordinate statewide activities to enable members to better provide a healthy and adequate food supply for people in need. Among our member services: • Enhanced statewide communication • Acquisition of food and funds • Public awareness about hunger & food banks • Public Policy/Advocacy • Disaster response
2010 Hunger in America Study • 50% choose between food and utilities/housing • 33% of households have at least one employed adult • 35% choose between food and medicine/medical care • 9% Elderly
EMTs • Health Clinics • Police
58% of FL elders (330,000) eligible but don’t participate Eligible Seniors have lowest participation rate of any group
Be an Advocate! TEFAP The Emergency Food Assistance Program