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USDA free school lunch program extension benefits local schools Free lunch program extends into summer in Lauderdale County By DeAndria Turner | May 5, 2021 at 8:39 PM CDT - Updated May 5 at 8:39 PM LAUDERDALE CO., Ala. (WAFF) - The United States Department of Agriculture is extending universal free lunch through the 2021-2022 school year. One in n 4 children across the Shoals suffer from food insecurity. “It’s going to help our students and families because we still have families that are struggling and this has been a great program for them,” said Lori Ferguson. Now, with USDA fo...

Farm Share hosts food distribution in Perry Saturday Photo source: ABC27 and last updated 2021-04-16 12:17:56-04 PERRY, Fla. (WTXL) — Farm Share is distributing food to food-insecure Floridians in Perry with Less Fortunate Matters on Saturday. Recipients will receive fresh produce and non-perishable canned goods. The distribution begins at 8 a.m. and goes until supplies last at 1600 E Green St., Perry, Fla. 32347. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, distributions are drive-thru only to minimize contact and to help ensure the safety of all parties, and attendees must wear a mask and arrive in...

Nonprofit helps Big Bend fishermen, food pantries rebound Money supports fishermen and food banks and last updated 2021-04-13 13:04:07-04 STEINHATCHEE, Fla. (WTXL) — The coronavirus pandemic has hit fishermen hard across the country. Now, a nonprofit is casting a lifeline to an industry so many depend on. It’s not only saving jobs; it’s also feeding families desperate for fresh food. The small, fishing community of Steinhatchee has weathered many storms over the years. “Who’s to say what happens next year? God forbid,” said Jim Zurbrick. He and his wife Patty hav...

Leon County recognizes those volunteering through pandemic At Project Annie in Frenchtown, Annie Johnson and her group of volunteers have been working throughout the pandemic to feed the people that need it the most. and last updated 2021-02-23 18:26:27-05 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — At Project Annie in Frenchtown, Annie Johnson and her group of volunteers have been working throughout the pandemic to feed the people that need it the most. "I think I'm doing a pretty good job," said Johnson. At last week's Leon County commission meeting, Johnson was honored as a Volunteer Champion. She's b...

HOUSTON, Texas -- Houston native Beyoncé's BeyGOOD initiative has closed applications due to the "overwhelming response" from those in need of help following the extreme winter storm. Originally, the singer, along with Adidas and a Houston disaster relief organization, teamed up to provide urgent relief to those in need. Before the application was closed on Friday, Beyoncé's publicist said there were more than 130,000 people who sent in submissions to the website within the first 24 hours. Through the non-profit group "Bread of Life," they promised to provide "one-time financial assista...