Every month United Way of Palm Beach County (UWPBC)'s Hunger Relief Initiative provides you with the important news about Hunger Relief in Palm Beach County. Information is current as of October 31, 2022. Check out what's new and learn about ongoing work below.

• Help Support Hurricane Ian Recovery Efforts: Recovery from a hurricane doesn't take months; it takes years. United Way of Florida's Disaster Fund will be directed to Florida communities hit hardest by Hurricane Ian. To donate to the Disaster Recovery Fund, please click here.
• USDA Approves Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP): Florida residents recovering from Hurricane Ian could be eligible for D-SNAP food assistance.  Households not usually eligible under regular SNAP rules may qualify for D-SNAP if they meet certain criteria, including the disaster income limits, and have qualifying disaster-related expenses. The Florida Department of Children and Families estimates that over 740,000 households may be eligible for D-SNAP assistance. To learn more about eligibility and how to apply, please visit Florida’s Hurricane Ian Response & Recovery website. 
• Florida Policy Institute's (FPI) Hurricane Ian Response Tracker: FPI is tracking available safety net resources for Floridians impacted by Hurricane Ian. Click here to learn more about available federal, state and local resources providing relief. 

• School District of Palm Beach County (SDPBC) FREE Meals: School breakfasts and lunches are now free for ALL children in schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program with SDPBC. Your children can eat delicious, nutritious breakfasts and lunch at school, every day of the school week! Click here to check out the menu for your school.

• Instacart Now Accepting SNAP: SNAP benefits can be used to buy groceries at participating stores using Instacart. Delivery is free on the first three orders over $35 when using SNAP, through 12/31/22. To learn more, click here.
• DoorDash Project DASH: DoorDash has delivered over 25 million meals since 2018 through Project DASH. Project DASH helps non-profits deliver meals, groceries, and more to people with limited transportation. Please click here to learn more about Project DASH and how you can participate.
• Panera Bread Day-End Dough-Nation: Panera Bread's generous Day-End Dough-Nation program donates to charities that feed our neighbors in need. Unsold bread, bagels, and baked goods are donated to local non-profits at the end of the night. To learn more, click here.
• UWPBC Food Finder Map: The best way to access emergency food is through your local food pantry. UWPBC's Food Finder Map is updated weekly and has been viewed over 193,000 times! Anyone looking for food or helping others find food is encouraged to look up locations on the map. You can also get help finding food locations by calling 2-1-1.

The best way to ensure food insecure people have access to emergency food is through a robust food pantry system. Pantries rely mainly on food from local food banks and other donations. Inflation and the end of many COVID-era food programs have decreased contributions and food available through the emergency food system. You can learn how to support your local food bank and pantry system through food donations here.

• CREATE ACTION: The mission of CREATE ACTION is to amplify the efforts of local organizations through funding, storytelling, and collaboration with Sony. CREATE ACTION grants support to organization serving their local communities in areas such as STEAM/academic enrichment, workforce development, and nonprofit services for underserved and under-represented groups. For more eligibility information and how to apply, please click here.

• Free FAMU Nutrition Series at Rise Community Resource Center: The City of West Palm Beach FAMU Cooperative Extension program has created an eight-week nutritional education program. The community is welcomed to participate virtually or in person. Sessions will focus on various dietary topics, including mindful grocery shopping, active lifestyles, benefits of different protein sources and more. To learn more, click here.
• City of Greenacres Let's Talk Sessions: This community conversation program was established to promote emotional well-being while enhancing the quality of life. Let's talk strives to raise awareness and reduce the stigma of mental health by allowing for open dialogue among participants. All sessions are in person and space is limited. To register to attend please call 561-642-2090. For more information, click here.
• Palm Beach County (PBC) Community Services Partners with Food Bank: The PBC Community Service Department of Senior and Veteran Services have partnered with the Palm Beach County Food Bank to provide free groceries at senior center open house events. Nonperishable grocery items will be available to all seniors (age 60+) who attend an open house event hosted at the senior centers. The open house events will run through December 2022. For more information on services, click here.

• Eat Better Live Better Grocery Assistance Program: Eat Better Live Better strives to improve nutrition for children and fighting childhood obesity and other diet related health issues. They provide a grocery assistance program through donation services to provide food for families. To learn more, click here.
• Joseph P. Cory Foundation, Palm Beach School District and Parks and recreation of Palm Beach County : Schools gardens provide students with a real-time look at how food is grown. School gardens increase nutrition education and build emotional connections to food that are essential to behavior change. The 2022/2023 school goal is to create ten new gardens. To learn more about this initiative, click here.

• United Way of Palm Beach County (UWPBC) Senior Director for Hunger Relief: UWPBC is looking for someone to join the Hunger Relief team! The Senior Director for Hunger Relief position works closely with the Hunger Relief team and community partners to advance the progress of the Palm Beach County Hunger Relief Plan. To learn more about the position and apply, please click here. 
• United Way of Palm Beach County (UWPBC) Hunger Relief Operations Specialist: UWPBC is looking for someone to join the Hunger Relief team! The Hunger Relief Operations Specialist supports the Palm Beach County Hunger Relief Plan with operational and administrative services for individuals with food insecurity as part of a county-wide collective impact initiative. To learn more about the position and apply, please click here.
• Palm Beach County Food Bank (PBCFB): PBCFB has several openings including a Community Engagement Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, and Development Manager. For more information and to apply, please click here.
• Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services (JFS):  JFS is currently hiring for a Food Pantry Driver and Warehouse Assistant. This position will load and deliver food packages to prescribed routes, stock shelves, and assist with all office work as well as with callers, clients, volunteers and other visitors to the Pantry. For more information and to apply, please click here.

We could not do our work without you! The Hunger Relief Initiative uses the Collective Impact Model to implement the Palm Beach County Hunger Relief Plan and make sustainable, long-term changes to reduce hunger in Palm Beach County. We do this work through our Hunger Relief Advisory Council and the Council's work groups and subcommittees.

The staff regularly convenes the Hunger Relief Advisory Council, five Work Groups, and two Subcommittees. Please send us an email to learn more.

CBS 12 News: Project Thanksgiving

Over 181,000 people in Palm Beach County are struggling to put food on the table each day. Hunger is a year-round issue in our community, but it's even harder on families during the holidays.

United Way is partnering with CBS12 News and the Palm Beach County Food Bank for the 32nd year of Project Thanksgiving™ to raise funds and food to provide families, seniors, and children in need with a hearty, holiday meal.  Please click here to learn more about donating, hosting a food drive, or volunteering, please click here. 

We could not do this work without you!

The Hunger Relief Team is appreciative of everything you do for our community. Please feel free to reach out to us anytime by calling us at

561-375-6600 or email us.