- November 7, 2024
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Farm Share, the food bank that specializes in distributing fresh food, will be at the Flagler Executive Airport Monday, Oct. 17, to provide meals and other goods to residents trying to restore order to their lives in the wake of Hurricane Matthew, according to a Flagler County government news release.
Senator Travis Hutson and Representative Paul Renner convinced Farm Share to clear a spot in its packed agenda to provide relief to Flagler residents. Both Hutson and Renner will also be at the airport Monday to assist with the distribution.
“We are getting wonderful support from our district representatives,” Flagler County Chair Barbara Revels said. “It means a lot to the residents of Flagler County to see so many people working so hard to make sure their needs are met.”
Distribution will begin at 9 a.m. Oct. 17 and will continue as long as supplies last. It will provide a good opportunity for those who have been unable to get other food assistance.
The mission of Farm Share is to provide fresh fruits and vegetables in addition to non-perishable foods and other goods.
Typical distributions by Farm Share in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew include boxes that contain a day’s worth of food for a single person – three meals and one snack – water, and other necessary family needs, like baby food.
“There are areas of Flagler County that look fine now, but there are a lot of people for whom this storm was devastating,” Flagler County Administrator Craig Coffey said. “We are doing everything we can to take care of all of Flagler County’s residents.”
Farm Share has a public-private partnership with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and Florida Department of Corrections.
