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# Food4Kids Backpack Program of North Florida

Nourishing Our Future

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## Posts

- [Optym Donates Shelving](https://food4kidsfl.org/blog/optym-donates-shelving/) - Optym continues to bless us! Our new warehouse didn't have any shelving and in less than one week from a brief tour and visit, these pallet shelves were a reality. More organization = more productivity! Thanks Pauline & Charles.
- [Gas South Expands Food4Kids Backpack Program with $100,000 Donation](https://food4kidsfl.org/blog/gas-south-expands-food4kids-backpack-program-with-100000-donation/) - Food4Kids Backpack Program Receives $100,000 Grant from Gas South Donation is part of the natural gas leader’s annual Impact Investment Awards initiative. GAINESVILLE (July 12, 2023) – Gas South, the Southeast’s leading natural gas provider, announced a $100,000 donation to Food4Kids Backpack Program of North Florida. A nonprofit organization with a mission to provide food
- [Food4Kids Backpack Program Earns Platinum Seal of Transparency](https://food4kidsfl.org/blog/food4kids-backpack-program-earns-platinum-seal-of-transparency/) - We've just earned our 2023 Platinum Seal with Candid.org! We are excited to share the work our nonprofit does through our Nonprofit Profile. Learn how you can support us and make a difference by visiting our profile here: https://www.guidestar.org/profile/shared/81eb79ef-4ecd-4b2e-9036-97e6652ff746
- [Chick-fil-A and Joy FM Food Drive](https://food4kidsfl.org/blog/chick-fil-a-and-joy-fm-food-drive/) - Generous community & van is overflowing with food! Huge thanks to Joy FM‬ and Chick-fil-A for hlping to raise 900.2 pounds of food, $110 in gift cards & $80 cash to buy more food all in one day! Thank you!
- [Tower Hill Insurance Surprises Food4Kids](https://food4kidsfl.org/blog/tower-hill-insurance-surprises-food4kids/) - Unbelievable news kept until tonight's back-to-school launch party where we shared the "surprise" news with our team! Pure joy and excitement to have THIG behind Food4Kids. Thank you for being a signature sponsor for 2 schools & for your commitment to feeding so many students in need!
- [1,297 lbs donated at Food4Kids Throw Down by Dynasty Crossfit!](https://food4kidsfl.org/blog/1297-lbs-donated-at-food4kids-throw-down-by-dynasty-crossfit/) - Results are in...1,297.4 pounds of food collected during the Food4Kids Throw Down hosted by Dynasty Crossfit! Because of your teamwork & generous members, over 185 children will take home a backpack with food for an entire weekend. Thank you to all who participated and worked so hard to ensure your team made an impact on
- [10,000 lbs donated by Haile Jewelry and Loan!](https://food4kidsfl.org/blog/708/) - Where do you start when your heart is exploding with appreciation and overwhelming thanks for all the hard work that goes into securing 10,000 pounds of food used to feed 41 hungry kids in our local community every weekend for an entire year?!! This 4th annual food drive hosted by Haile Jewelry and Loans officially
- [Generous Donations at Bronson's Trunk or Treat](https://food4kidsfl.org/blog/generous-donations-at-bronsons-trunk-or-treat/) - Amazing support at Bronson's Trunk or Treat this Halloween! The generous community of Bronson helped raise 300lbs of non-perishables for the F4K pantry at Bronson Elementary. These "famous" volunteers outdid themselves this year! Thanks Peggy, Ed, Ian, & Kathy. I'm sure you grabbed lots of attention at your table!
- [Anthem Church Donates to Food4Kids!](https://food4kidsfl.org/blog/698/) - Unbelievable morning full of surprise blessings! Can't begin to thank Anthem Church for their continued support and blessings. What an amazing impact to not only Food4Kids but towards so many hungry kids in our community!
- [Toys For Tots Program](https://food4kidsfl.org/blog/toys-for-tots-program/) - GTN was proud to represent the Food4Kids Backpack Program of North Florida this past Saturday as they picked up donated toys to put into the children's backpacks for the holidays! This amazing act of kindness was made possible by the Toys For Tots program. Here is Toys For Tots Coordinator Eric Kidwell, along with Ashley
- [Swamp Philanthropy Buffet Dinner](https://food4kidsfl.org/blog/swamp-philanthropy-buffet-dinner/) - We would like to thank everyone for their support at The Swamp's Philanthropy Dinner supporting Food4Kids. It was a huge success!! We are so grateful you were able to join us and appreciate your support to help feed the hungry children in our own community! Next time your dining at The Swamp Restaurant, please tell
- [Goddess Company](https://food4kidsfl.org/blog/goddess-company/) - Big Thanks to Goddess Company for their commitment to impact childhood hunger! Goddess Company is donating a pound of food to the hungry children in the community for every pair of earrings that they sell. We are blessed and appreciative of their generosity and partnership to make a difference.
- [Sweet Dreams' Touch-a-Truck 2013 and Hunger Destroyer Award](https://food4kidsfl.org/blog/sweet-dreams-touch-a-truck-2013-and-hunger-destroyer-award/) - Congratulations to the University of Florida College of Medicine – Department of Pathology brought in nearly 70lbs for food to clinch the win for the exhibitors' food drive competition at Sweet Dreams' Touch-a-Truck 2013. Pictured here receiving the trophy is Dr. Bruce Goldberg, Cathy Weldon and Vickie Malomey. Food4Kids would like to thank everyone who
- [Commissioner's Business Recognition Award for 2013](https://food4kidsfl.org/blog/commissioners-business-recognition-award-for-2013/) - Food4Kids received a prestigious award presented by Alachua County Public Schools, The Commissioner's Business Recognition Award for 2013! We want to thank Alachua County Public Schools for this honor and partnership. This award is dedicated to all our volunteers, donors, and supporters...because of you, these students are being helped!
- [Most Collaborative Community Agency award](https://food4kidsfl.org/blog/most-collaborative-community-agency-award/) - Food4Kids honored with "The Most Collaborative Community Agency" award"! UF Center for Leadership and Service honored F4K with this recognition at their Impact Awards this year. We couldn't do it without everyone's efforts...our partners, donors, and volunteers!! Thank you CLS for your support!
- [Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive 2013](https://food4kidsfl.org/blog/stamp-out-hunger-food-drive-2013/)
- [North Central Baptist Church Orange Bucket Sunday 2013](https://food4kidsfl.org/blog/north-central-baptist-church-orange-bucket-sunday-2013/) - For the second year in a row, North Central Baptist Church hosted an "Orange Bucket" Food Drive with amazing results and participation from their members. This year 1,591 pounds of food was collected in almost 100 buckets of food!
- [Sweet Dreams' Touch-a-Truck 2014 and Hunger Destroyer Award](https://food4kidsfl.org/blog/sweet-dreams-touch-a-truck-2014-and-hunger-destroyer-award/) - Food4Kids Backpack Program of North Florida is proud to give the University of Florida College of Medicine – Department of Pathology the award for 2014 Hunger Destroyer. The Department of Pathology brought in 280lbs of food to clinch the win! **QUADRUPLING** their 2013 win! Food4Kids would also like to thank everyone who helped contribute this
- [Morgan Stanley Foundation awarded Bread of the Mighty Food Bank and Food4Kids Backpack Program of North Florida a $25,000 grant!](https://food4kidsfl.org/blog/morgan-stanley-foundation-awarded-bread-of-the-mighty-food-bank-and-food4kids-backpack-program-of-north-florida-a-25000-grant/) - The local award is the latest phase of Fill the Plate, Morgan Stanley's long standing partnership with Feeding America, the nation's leading hunger-relief charity. This grant will specifically launch Food4Kids at new schools and help reach more children in need of food over the weekends. Local Morgan Stanley employees brought out their family to help
- [North Central Baptist Church Orange Bucket Sunday 2014](https://food4kidsfl.org/blog/north-central-baptist-church-orange-bucket-sunday-2014/) - Orange Bucket Sunday = huge success! Thanks to the members of North Central Baptist Church, over 1430 pounds of food were collected to feed hungry kids @ Hidden Oak!!
- [Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive 2014](https://food4kidsfl.org/blog/stamp-out-hunger-food-drive-2014/) - The 22nd Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive generated enough food to fill thousands of bins with food! Several hard working charities who impact hunger year round were blessed to be the recipients, including Food4Kids! Thank you to everyone who put food out by their mailboxes and to the letter carriers who worked extra hard
- [Sweet Dreams' Touch-A-Truck 2011](https://food4kidsfl.org/blog/sweet-dreams-touch-a-truck-2011/) - Food4Kids Backpack Program of North Florida, Inc. would like to send a special thanks to Michael Manfredi of Sweet Dreams Homemade Ice Cream for inviting us to the Touch-A-Truck event and advertising our participation. Through his efforts and the kindness of those who attended, we were able to raise 900lbs in food for the program!
- [Sweet Dreams' Touch-A-Truck 2012](https://food4kidsfl.org/blog/sweet-dreams-touch-a-truck-2012/) - 1,360 pounds of food donated at Sweet Dreams' Touch-A-Truck this year!! Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the event. It was a huge success again this year and we are honored to be included and to have received your support!
- [Haile Jewelry and Loans' 2nd Annual "Fill the Hummer" Food Drive](https://food4kidsfl.org/blog/haile-jewelry-and-loans-2nd-annual-fill-the-hummer-food-drive/) - Haile Jewelry and Loans' 2nd Annual "Fill the Hummer" Food Drive generated 597 pounds of food, 3 backpacks, & 8 large tubs for our food storage needs. Enough food to feed ~85 children over a weekend! Thank you to Sheena & Clint Asbell and all the generous donors who participated!
- [Optym Donates to Food4Kids Backpack Program to Combat Child Hunger](https://food4kidsfl.org/blog/optym-donates-to-food4kids-backpack-program-to-combat-child-hunger/) - Thank you Optym for your partnership! Words can not express our appreciation for Optym's generous $2,500 monthly donation to Food4Kids! What an impact their commitment will have on our organization and to the hungry children we serve.
- [Haile Jewelry & Loans 3rd Annual Fill the Hummer Success](https://food4kidsfl.org/blog/haile-jewelry-loans-3rd-annual-fill-the-hummer-success/) - Efforts from Haile Jewelry & Loans 3rd Annual "Fill the Hummer" food drive translated to over 3,834 pounds of food, 12 reusable plastic bins, & the priceless value of raising awareness! Thank you to Haile Jewelry and Loans for their amazing efforts, KISS 105.3 for their generous announcements promoting the event, HOME: Living in the
- [First Annual Summer Bash](https://food4kidsfl.org/blog/first-annual-summer-bash/) - We want to thank everyone for coming out and sharing your Saturday with us at the Summer Bash! We had a strong team of volunteers and passionate individuals who made it happen. Check out what others had to say about our First Annual Summer Bash: HOME: Living in the Heart of Florida Magazine posted
- [Read About Us at GTN!](https://food4kidsfl.org/blog/read-about-us-at-gtn/) - Click here to read about Food4Kids Backpack Program of North Florida, Inc. at GTN News!

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