SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – All Faiths Food Bank will be hosting Thanksgiving food distributions for families in need in Sarasota County later this month, the nonprofit announced Wednesday.
These distributions are part of the annual ThankFULL campaign, a three-month fundraising effort in order that 14,500 turkeys and 4.1 million holiday meals can be available for families across Sarasota and DeSoto counties.
All Faiths says between January and September 2025, pantry visits have risen by 24% compared to the same period last year. That number is expected to grow as federal cuts to food and health assistance programs hit home and the government shutdown delays benefits for local families…