b'Expanding Food Security in Our CommunityT hroughout the The needs and challenges of thisThe food pantry received a total ofpandemic, rates of food pandemic are staggering, and we$24,750.60 over the 2020-2021 fiscal insecurity rose. The Foodcontinue to serve our community asyear thanks to our incredible donors.For Life food pantry we always have for over thirty years. continued to deliverOur work provides more than food: Between July 2020 and June 2021, groceries and meals for those mostit means a child has the nutrition toour food pantry delivered 13,706in need in our South Florida grow and thrive; a senior can remainboxes and bags of groceries and communities while following CDCindependent and vibrant; patients5,019 home-delivered meals to 1,052 food safety guidelines. When living with HIV/AIDS can remainindividuals and families with the choosing to pick up at the pantry,well-nourished, healthy, and inde- help of partner organizations,clients stayed safely in their vehiclespendent; and a family can meet theirincluding but not limited to the while staff placed groceries in theirbasic needs, so they may focus onWomens International Zionistcar trunks. Beyond the pandemic,securing a better future. Organization (WIZO), the Fullthe Food For Life team is committed- Rafael Jimenez, Potential Learning Academy, to providing safe food access. All Director of Social Services Pridelines, TransSocial, Inc., the City delivered meals are ready-to-eat,of Miami Beach, the Miami Beach frozen, and include breakfast items.We understand that access to foodCommunity Church, UnityGrocery packages are provided freeis a basic human right, and we Coalition|Coalicin Unida, theof charge for clients. Each one will continue to work towards aGlobal Empowerment Mission, contains seven days worth of foodstronger, better nourished SouthBroadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, staples, including meat, breakfastFlorida. We are incredibly gratefulConnectFamilias, the Rotary Club foods, vegetables, fruits, starchesfor our loyal network of volunteers,of Miami, the Miami Womens Blub, such as rice and bread, juice, andfood partner agencies and and the Gordon Food Servicemilk. Additionally, we provide socialmanufacturers, local growers, USDA Program.service referrals for case manage- corporate and government partners, ment and no-cost nutrition servicesdonors, and other supporters.with a Care Resource dietitian.2020 - 2021 ANNUAL REPORT 23'