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Wednesday, May 6, 2026

The Gainesville Ledger

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Farmers Feeding Florida program made permanent, offering relief to local food banks

A state initiative connecting Florida farmers with food banks, first launched in 2010 and expanded statewide in July 2025, has been made a permanent program. The move is seen as a significant benefit for both food banks and agricultural producers in North Central Florida, arriving at a time when rising costs are straining food assistance networks.

Sources: WUFT News

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