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When devastating earthquakes left 1,000 dead and 50,000 missing in Venezuela, hundreds of South Florida volunteers sprang into action. U.S. Senator Ashley Moody joined the relief effort in Doral, helping pack emergency supplies bound for families searching through the rubble.
Pop superstar Taylor Swift donated $5 million to help communities rebuild after hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated Florida in 2024. Nine food banks across the state received support to provide meals, clean water, and supplies to those who lost everything.
When a winter storm devastated Texas, five volunteers from north and central Florida didn't hesitate to answer the call. They're heading west for at least two weeks to help families recover from the disaster.
All Faiths Food Bank is recruiting 800 volunteers to staff 60 mobile food pantries across Florida this summer, when families face their highest need. Last year, 3,200 "Hunger Heroes" contributed 59,000 hours to fight local hunger.
A $25,000 matching gift from the EverTrust Foundation means every dollar donated to Everett's March Against Hunger campaign in March counts twice. With the match, Volunteers of America Western Washington is just $30,000 away from its $60,000 goal to support families facing food insecurity.
A Florida food bank received a double surprise in one day: $200,000 for a new refrigerated truck and $100,000 to buy food for hungry families. The donations from Publix Charities will help Harry Chapin Food Bank reach more neighbors across Southwest Florida.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints just gave Midwest Food Bank over half a million dollars in food, equipment, and disaster relief supplies. The donation will help the nonprofit reach hungry families across the country faster than ever before.
Hundreds gathered in Venice, Florida for the Hero Dash 5K, a community celebration that raised money to equip first responders with emergency disaster relief kits. The waterfront event combined fitness with fundraising to support those who serve on the front lines.
More than 3,200 volunteers already donated 59,000 hours this year to feed hungry neighbors in Florida. Now All Faiths Food Bank needs 800 more people to help families and kids this summer.
Florida families facing 10% higher electricity bills by 2029 could get relief if Congress speeds up how America builds clean energy. A bipartisan Senate effort shows permitting reform could unlock cheaper power stuck waiting for approval.
Volunteers in Indiana folded 60,000 bags for the nation's largest one-day food drive, turning a single Saturday into months of meals for families in need. The 34-year-old Stamp Out Hunger initiative bridges the critical gap when donations drop but hunger doesn't.
Wildlife rehabilitation teams in Florida are helping animals recover and return to their natural habitats after recent hurricanes battered the coast. The effort shows how communities rally to protect vulnerable species during disaster recovery.
A Florida mental health center is making ketamine therapy more accessible for patients who haven't found relief from traditional treatments. The new approach offers same-day appointments and personalized care for depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
A Texas community gathers this April for a simple meal with a powerful purpose: feeding neighbors in need. For $15, guests receive handmade bowls and soup while supporting seven local hunger programs.
South Florida volunteers have helped pack and deliver over $8.9 million in humanitarian aid to more than 135,000 Venezuelans in just one month. Global Empowerment Mission is calling for more helpers through Friday to keep the relief flowing.
Scientists at Florida State University have found a way to turn pelagic sargassum, the smelly seaweed choking beaches across Florida, into a valuable food ingredient. The breakthrough could transform millions of tons of coastal waste into a sustainable resource.
While Florida targets climate programs for cuts, its billion-dollar Resilient Florida initiative just secured permanent funding. The program rivals federal efforts and has unanimous political support.
A new Florida bill aims to slash electricity costs by capping utility profits at the national average and tying company earnings to energy efficiency. The reform comes after Florida Power and Light secured a $7 billion rate increase, with half going straight to profit.
A Florida high school senior serving as state FFA secretary just earned a $20,000 scholarship to study biological engineering at the University of Florida. Isabelle Jenkins represents a new generation of young people choosing careers in agriculture and rural communities.
Two Florida attorneys joined a puzzle-solving team that cracked 41 escape rooms in 24 hours, setting a new world record. The Florida Keys beat the previous record by nine rooms through preparation, teamwork, and strategic problem-solving.
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