​South Florida’s Mission To End Hunger: Feeding South Florida Fights Food Insecurity With Special Events This Spring

The funds raised will support Feeding South Florida’s mission to end hunger in South Florida by providing immediate access to nutritious food, leading hunger and poverty advocacy efforts and transforming lives through innovative programming and education.

Currently, one in nine individuals in South Florida remains uncertain about where they will get their next meal. Feeding South Florida is experiencing an unprecedented increase in providing nutritious food to over 1.2 million individuals due to inflation, the strained supply chain, rising fuel prices and increased housing costs, among other factors.

The full lineup of events includes:

Women’s History Month Luncheon | Thursday, March 13th, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Feeding South Florida will host a Women’s History Month Luncheon on Thursday, March 13th, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at its Palm Beach County warehouse in Boynton Beach. This year’s theme is “Moving Forward Together: Women Educating and Inspiring Generations.” The free event will feature an incredible panel discussion with influential women leaders across industries, diving into experiences and insights on shaping future generations.

Panelists include WPLG-ABC Local 10 News Morning Anchor Alex Finnie; Health Care District of Palm Beach and Feeding South Florida Advisory Council Member Secretary Tammy Jackson-Moore; Founder and Owner of Inner Power Dynamics Transformational Services Anastasia Mouzina; Truist Assistant Vice President and Financial Inclusion Leader Kristina Ray; and District 6 County Commissioner Sara Baxter. Managing Director of Lifestyle Media Group Kimberly Sarni will serve as the moderator.

Location: Feeding Palm Beach County: 4925 Park Ridge Boulevard, Boynton Beach, Florida 33426

Registration: To register, visit: – https://feedingsouthflorida.org/upcoming-events/

365K Meal Packing Challenge | Friday, March 14th, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

On Friday, March 14th, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the community is invited to join Feeding South Florida’s 2025 Q1 365K Corporate Meal Packing Challenge. This is the first of four quarterly challenges in 2025 and is a unique opportunity to make a difference, network with like-minded corporate teams and engage in some friendly competition—all while learning more about food insecurity in South Florida.

Participants will start the day with light refreshments and snacks, followed by a Lunch and Learn presentation to gain insights into Feeding South Florida’s mission and how volunteer efforts directly impact food insecurity in the community. They’ll enjoy an inspiring talk from a Feeding South Florida special guest.

Each of Feeding South Florida’s warehouses in Pembroke Park and Boynton Beach will compete to see which team can pack the most pounds of food. Each hour, Feeding South Florida will provide live updates on which location is leading. At the end of the challenge, the winning warehouse will be crowned the 2025 Q1 Champion with a special certificate.

This free event is open to corporate teams, but space is limited. Feeding South Florida encourages teams to create a virtual fundraiser with a goal of raising $365.

Locations:

Main Warehouse: 2501 Southwest 32nd Terrace Pembroke Park, Florida 33023

Feeding Palm Beach County: 4925 Park Ridge Boulevard, Boynton Beach, Florida 33426

Registration: To learn more or create a team, visit: – https://feedingsouthflorida.org/upcoming-events/

14th Annual Outrun Hunger 5K Broward County, Saturday, April 5th, from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Miles for meals! Feeding South Florida will host its 14th Annual Outrun Hunger 5K on Saturday, April 5th. At an all-new location this year, runners, walkers, families and community leaders of all ages will come together to take steps to raise funds and awareness to end hunger in South Florida at Vista View Park in Davie.

Registration will begin at 6:30 a.m. and the Outrun Hunger 5K will start at 7:30 a.m. An award ceremony will take place after the race.

Participants can join the event as an individual or a team. Those not participating in the race may also support Feeding South Florida’s mission to fight food insecurity by creating a personalized fundraising page. To create a customized fundraising page, visit: https://feedingsouthflorida.org/5kbroward.

Cost:

Registration: $25

Registration + T-shirt: $40

Hunger Hero: $250

Location: Vista View Park: 4001 Southwest 142nd Avenue Davie, Florida 33330

Registration: For more information and to register, visit: – https://feedingsouthflorida.org/upcoming-events/

Volunteer Appreciation Week | Sunday, April 20 to Saturday, April 26, Volunteer Shift Times Vary

Feeding South Florida’s Volunteer Appreciation Week takes place from Sunday, April 20th, through Saturday, April 26th. It is a special time for Feeding South Florida to acknowledge its volunteers for all they do. Volunteers are the heart and soul of the organization, providing continuous support for several of Feeding South Florida's programs.

Every day, volunteers will receive a special treat of the day, such as cookies, candy or donuts, as a token of appreciation. Volunteers will receive a Hunger Hero certificate and have the opportunity to take photos with special props to highlight service on Social Media. Contributions will be recognized on the Volunteer Wall of Hunger Heroes, where the volunteers' photos will be displayed. VIP volunteer gratis bags, including signed thank-you cards, will be distributed. Volunteers will be featured in daily spotlight posts and can enjoy word searches, crossword puzzles and other food bank-themed games. To add to the excitement, each volunteer shift earns a raffle ticket for a chance to win a gift card at the end of the week, with one winner per warehouse.

Locations:

Main Warehouse: 2501 Southwest 32nd Terrace Pembroke Park, Florida 33023

Feeding Palm Beach County: 4925 Park Ridge Boulevard, Boynton Beach, Florida 33426

Registration: To learn more or to sign up for a volunteer shift, visit: – https://feedingsouthflorida.org/upcoming-events/

Tacos & Tequila| Saturday, May 3rd, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, join Feeding South Florida for “Tacos & Tequila” at its Pembroke Park Warehouse on Saturday, May 3rd, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The outdoor festival will feature tacos, tequila cocktails, live music and family-friendly activities to support the organization’s mission to end hunger in South Florida.

Guests will enjoy an assortment of delectable tacos and delicious tequila cocktails crafted by some of South Florida’s finest bars, restaurants and food trucks. Participating tequila and culinary partners will compete for the titles of “Best Taco” and “Best Tequila Cocktail.”

Cost:

General Admission: $40

VIP Admission: $75

Children’s Admission: $20

Location: Main Warehouse: 2501 Southwest 32nd Terrace Pembroke Park, Florida 33023

Registration: For more details or to register, visit: – https://feedingsouthflorida.org/upcoming-events/

Network Miami | Thursday, May 22nd, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Feeding South Florida will host Network Miami on Thursday, May 22nd, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Quest Workspaces. The free event will include networking with other professionals, drinks and light bites and a tour of Quest Workspaces' dynamic space. It will be an evening of networking and engagement with Feeding South Florida and Quest Workspaces, where meaningful connections and community impact will come together.

Location: Quest Workspaces, 2 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 3200, Miami, Florida 33131

Registration: For more information, visit: – https://feedingsouthflorida.org/upcoming-events/

Event sponsorships and in-kind donations are available. For more information, contact Allyson Vaulx at: (954) 518-1818. Extension#: 1852. Or: avaulx@feedingsouthflorida.org.

About Feeding South Florida

Feeding South Florida is a member of the Feeding America network and is the leading hunger-relief organization serving Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe Counties. Providing support for 25 percent of the state’s food insecure population, its mission is to end hunger in South Florida by providing immediate access to nutritious food, leading hunger, and poverty advocacy efforts, and transforming lives through innovative programming and education. Feeding South Florida served more than *1.17 million individuals through direct-service programs and a local network of more than 350 nonprofit and community partners.

Visit: www.feedingsouthflorida.org

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