News
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Mid Year in Review
We have had an amazing first half of the school year. Thank you again for your continued support. We couldn't do what we do without you! If you haven't yet, follow us on social media to stay up to date on all things Food for Thought and to find out more about how #youcanhelp
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17th Annual Destin Charity Wine Auction
To register: https://DCWA2022.givesmart.com
Patron packages are now available for the 17th Annual Destin Charity Wine Auction pres. by the Jumonville Family! Food for thought is excited be a part of this event as a beneficiary of DCWAF in 2022. We can't wait to see you all back under the tent this April!
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Thank you All in Federal Credit Union
Thank you to All in Federal Credit Union for your generous support! This grant will help support our in-school programs fighting child hunger in Walton & Okaloosa Counties.
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We are Hiring
Job description
Qualified candidates will already live in our service area of Walton or Okaloosa Counties. They will be willing and able to drive company vans as needed, operate warehouse equipment as needed and meet the basic physical demands of the work to operate ladders and lift at least 35 pounds.
Strong written and oral communications skills are needed as this role will work with the public on a regular basis.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Program Coordinators work together to ensure the needs of the Organization’s programs are met and executed within the Mission and Values of Food for Thought Outreach. This position focuses on program prep, execution and follow-up. This position works with volunteers, partners and schools to provide services. This work is very hands-on and can be physically demanding. Coordinators go out into the community to deliver services and will work throughout our service area.
As a team member of Food For Thought Outreach, we work together to fight childhood hunger in our community. Our Mission comes before all other tasks and duties. Team members are advocates and representatives of our work and hold a shared passion for the Mission and Values of our Organization. Growth is to be expected and welcomed in this work and will bring an ever-changing landscape for the team. As a member of a small team, we are all expected to share in the work from the day-to-day tasks to high-level strategy.
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW:
Food For Thought is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization based in Santa Rosa Beach, FL that provides backpacks filled with healthy, easy to prepare food for students who are dependent on free or reduced school meals. Our goal is to support a child’s development and educational experience by bridging the gap between school meals during weekends and holiday breaks. Food For Thought has been working to fight child hunger since 2010, and currently serves 32 schools in Walton and Okaloosa Counties, providing backpacks for 3,000 students each week.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $17.50 per hour
Email your resume to tiffanie@fftfl.org
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Sponsor a Family for the Holidays
The holidays are a magical time for most. Unfortunately, many local families face a huge economic burden during the holidays, and prolonged stress related to food insecurity can get in the way of truly enjoying the holiday season with their loved ones.
On average, students will miss 10 meals over Thanksgiving Break and 20 meals over Christmas break.
Donate $40 today to feed one local family in need this holiday season.- For Thanksgiving and Christmas, Food For Thought will feed 700 families for each holiday meal curbside service
- Each holiday meal service will provide food for the holiday meal + food for the holiday break + fresh produce
- Text-to-give by texting FFTHOLIDAY to 44321 or donate via our website HERE