PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — The Palm Beach County Food Bank is honoring Hunger Action Month with a slate of events designed to bring the community together in support of the nearly 192,000 residents who face food insecurity.
The nonprofit distributed more than 11.7 million meals to more than 193,000 people during its 2024-25 fiscal year. Food is collected from grocery stores, farmers, wholesalers, and other partners, then distributed to more than 200 local agencies, including food pantries, soup kitchens, schools, and families.
“This month is a special, but sobering time as we see the increasing need to help our neighbors here in Palm Beach County. Yet, we also have front row seats to bear witness to the generosity and giving spirit of our community,” said Jamie Kendall, CEO of the Palm Beach County Food Bank…