Peanut Butter Challenge returns to fight hunger; Orange County looks to build on winning effort

In Summary:

UF/IFAS Extension and Florida A&M University Extension are collaborating on the 15th annual Peanut Butter Challenge to support local food pantries. Last year’s drive collected 44,472 pounds statewide, and Orange County’s winning effort supplied 17 food pantries. This year, 38 participating Extension offices will accept sealed, unexpired peanut butter in any brand or container size to help neighbors facing hunger.

Highlights:

  • UF/IFAS Extension offices will collect peanut butter donations in October and November
  • All collected peanut butter will be distributed to local food pantries

Don’t pass up those peanut butter sales—you can help fight hunger in your community. For the 15th year in a row, 38 of Florida’s Extension service offices will be collecting the protein-packed favorite. All donations will be distributed to local food pantries to feed the communities they serve…

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