BofA Awards All Faiths Food Bank $30,000 Grant

January 3, 2024

Bank of America recently granted $30,000 to All Faiths Food Bank (AFFB) to help provide nutritious foods to individuals in need within the Sarasota community. This is the tenth year Bank of America has provided funds to strengthen AFFB’s hunger relief efforts, with all grants totaling over $250,000.

All Faiths Food Bank is the only food bank and largest hunger relief organization in Sarasota and DeSoto counties. AFFB provides millions of meals each year through robust programs and partnerships with hundreds of charitable organizations throughout the community. In addition to food distribution, AFFB operates a roster of innovative direct service programs that not only solve the immediate problem of hunger but also strive to end hunger by helping families and individuals to gain long-term food security, enjoy better health outcomes, and achieve self-sufficiency.

The funding is designated for AFFB’s Mobile Pantry Program, which offers food distributions in the neighborhoods where hunger is greatest, reducing the barrier of transportation for individuals in need. Currently, AFFB operates a total of 32 Mobile Pantries, all located in high-need areas of Sarasota and DeSoto counties. Nine of the pantries are Mobile Farm Markets, which exclusively distribute fresh fruit and vegetables. 

“As All Faiths is the only food bank serving Sarasota and DeSoto counties, Mobile Pantries are central to reducing food insecurity in the households of our neighbors who are experiencing hunger,” said Denise Cotler, chief development officer, All Faiths Food Bank. “We are incredibly grateful for Bank of America and our other donors’ commitment to ending hunger and improving lives in the communities we serve.”

AFFB is just one of 16 Sarasota/Manatee nonprofits the bank is supporting with economic mobility grants awarded to local nonprofits throughout the year, helping the bank drive meaningful and sustainable progress to help tackle society’s biggest challenges.

“Working with All Faiths Food Bank to provide food to underserved neighborhoods is part of our commitment to fostering economic mobility and equitable progress,” said Erik Vatter, president, Bank of America Sarasota/Manatee. “Providing this funding demonstrates how we are taking steps to provide our community the essential resources and support needed to help people succeed in today’s economy for a better tomorrow.”

For more about All Faiths Food Bank, visit allfaithsfoodbank.org.