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All Departments Administration Corrections Development Services Facilities Management Human Resources Information Technology Library Services Management and Budget Services Natural Resources Management Neighborhood and Human Services Parks and Recreation Public Safety Public Works Veterans Services Waste ServicesOver 4,000 jars of peanut butter collected during the UF/IFAS Escambia County Extension's “Take a Bite out of Hunger” Peanut Butter Drive were delivered to 22 local food pantries this week. The food drive asked residents to meet the challenge of donating 1,000 pounds of unopened jars of peanut butter at five drop-off locations in the county during the months of September and November. The goal was exceeded thanks to citizens and local peanut producers Rodney and Mike Helton, with 4,871 jars totaling 4,000 pounds collected. This is a 43 percent increase in the amount of 2,800 jars collected in 2015.
The peanut butter was distributed to the following pantries:
This is the fourth year UF/IFAS Escambia County Extension has teamed up with the Florida Peanut Producers Association to participate in the peanut butter drive, with donations to food pantries being made in the month of December. As many families in our community experience food insecurities, they rely upon food pantries to supplement their family's meals and reduce worries about running out of food. The donated peanut butter can help meet the need of providing healthy options for our residents in need.
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