A Relief for Our Families: St. Lucie County and the Treasure Coast Food Bank Team Up for a Major Food Drive
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At a time when inflation and the cost of living have hit the pockets of many families on the Treasure Coast hard, community solidarity through a major food drive becomes a true lifeline.
Mindful of those facing economic hardship and struggling every day to put food on the table, the St. Lucie Board of County Commissioners has partnered with the Treasure Coast Food Bank to organize a countywide food drive, running from October 26 through November 20.
This initiative seeks to provide relief and direct support to local households.
Several St. Lucie County facilities will serve as drop-off locations for residents who are able to donate non-perishable food items.
Among the most urgent items needed by the food bank to distribute in our community are: canned vegetables and fruits, soups and stews, rice and grains, pastas and sauces, tuna, peanut butter and jelly, cereal, and snacks such as granola bars, crackers, and nuts.
The designated donation centers in St. Lucie County include:
- Dorothy J. Conrad Building: 1664 S.E. Walton Road, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
- Roger Poitras County Administration Building: 2300 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce, FL 34982 (You can use the north entrance off S. 25th Street or the west entrance off S. 23rd Street)
- Susan Broom Kilmer Branch Library: 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
- Lakewood Park Branch Library: 7605 Santa Barbara Drive, Fort Pierce, FL 34951
- Paula A. Lewis Branch Library: 2950 S.W. Rosser Blvd., Port St. Lucie, FL 34953
- Morningside Branch Library: 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
- UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County: 8400 Picos Road, Suite 101, Fort Pierce, FL 34945
All food donations collected will go directly toward supporting families most in need in St. Lucie County through the Treasure Coast Food Bank network. A small contribution to the pantry can make a big difference in bringing hope and peace of mind to a neighboring household this season.