Emergency Food Initiative

December 12, 2025 —

The Children’s Trust of Alachua County has allocated $150,000 to support Alachua County families impacted by the recent lapse in SNAP benefits. Of this amount, $125,000 has been designated for emergency food distribution. Bread of The Mighty has received an initial payment of $20,000 to begin supplying Children's Trust-funded Family Resource Centers with up to 150 food boxes a week.

“Food insecurity is at an all-time high, and it’s important that we assist families when they need it most” Marsha Kiner, executive director of the Children’s Trust of Alachua County said. "Our Family Resource Centers are working hard to provide food assistance, in addition to essential resources such as clothing, hygiene items, and help with rent or utilities. Offering these supports can help ease the challenges families are facing.”

The Children's Trust proudly supports multiple family resource centers (FRCs) across the county in collaboration with Partnership for Strong Families. These sites aid visitors in securing their most vital needs, such as food, clothing, financial literacy, afterschool programs, employability skills, and more.

Upcoming Distribution Dates

Library Partnership

• December 12th, 2025 at 10 AM (Proof of SNAP required)
• December 19th, 2025 (Pre-Registration Required)

SWAG Family Resource Center

• December 15th, 2025 at 11 AM (Proof of SNAP required)

The Resource Center at Deeper Purpose (Proof of SNAP required)

• December 12th, 2025
• December 19th, 2025
• December 26th, 2025

Each Family Resource Center will have different dates/times for food distribution. Contact a Family Resource Center to find out more about food distribution.