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CATHOLIC CHARITIES, DIOCESE OF VENICE RESPONDS TO INCREASED FOOD INSECURITY AMID SNAP BENEFIT SUSPENSION
Venice, FL — In light of the recent suspension of SNAP benefits due to the federal government shutdown, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice (CCDOV) is working proactively to support families facing increased food insecurity. Each month, CCDOV serves more than 3,660 individuals and families through its six food pantry sites across the region and 2,124 individuals at our Soup Kitchen in Immokalee. CCDOV is coordinating with Catholic Charities USA and local partners to raise awareness about the anticipated surge in demand at food pantries across the region.
“Our food pantries are preparing for higher demand, and we are committed to ensuring that no family goes hungry,” said Christopher Root, Chief Executive Officer of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice. “We are working closely with our partners to make sure our pantries have the resources and staffing needed to respond to this urgent need.”
To help meet this urgent need, CCDOV is running its “Share the Harvest” emergency food drive. This initiative ensures that families in need have access to nutritious food throughout November and the Thanksgiving holiday. Community members are encouraged to contribute monetary or food donations at our pantry and distribution sites throughout the Diocese.
For a list of donation drop-off locations, please see below or to make a financial contribution, visit ccdov.org or call 941-249-9400.
Food donations being accepted at:
- Sarasota Regional Office: 5055 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL, 34234
- Bonita Springs Pantry: 28360 Beaumont Road, Bonita Springs, FL, 34134
- Arcadia Regional Office: 1208 East Oak Street, Arcadia, FL, 34266
- Fort Myers, Elizabeth Kay Galeana Center: 4235 Michigan Link Avenue, Fort Myers, FL, 33916
- Guadalupe Social Services: 211 S 9th Street, Immokalee, FL, 34142
- Judy Sullivan Center: 3174 Tamiami Trail, East Naples, FL, 34112
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About Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice, Inc. Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc., is a nonprofit founded in 1984 by the Diocese of Venice in Florida and serves as a resource to the community, offering health and human services, food pantries, counseling, legal assistance, rapid re-housing, education, and disaster response. Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice is located in 10 SWFL counties, including Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Lee, Manatee, and Sarasota. The mission of Catholic Charities is to provide help, create hope, and serve all. For more information, visit catholiccharitiesdov.org.
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