UPDATE: 17th Bring the Harvest Home food drive donates over 30,000 pounds of food

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – One of the largest food drives in North Central Florida is celebrating success after surpassing last year’s donation record.

The 2026 Bring the Harvest Home collection began on October 21st, and the annual holiday food drive helps local food pantries restock their shelves throughout the holidays.

The Bring the Harvest Home food drive has one mission, to fill those food banks with thousands of pounds of food and essential items, including dry food, canned meats, canned vegetables, baby items, and toiletries…

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