December 3, 2024

A GLOBAL DAY OF GIVING

December 3, 2024

GivingTuesday is a Movement that Unleashes the Power of Radical Generosity Around the World.

GivingTuesday reimagines a world built upon shared humanity and generosity.

Our global network collaborates year-round to inspire generosity around the world, with a common mission to build a world where generosity is part of everyday life.

Whether it’s making someone smile, helping a neighbor or stranger out, showing up for an issue or people we care about, or giving some of what we have to those who need our help, every act of generosity counts, and everyone has something to give.

This Giving Tuesday, join us in making a difference for food-insecure children in Putnam County!

Your generosity allows us to provide essential nutrition to children in our community who might otherwise go without. Every dollar you donate helps ensure these kids have access to the food they need to grow, learn, and thrive.

Help us reach our goal of raising $10,000.00 this GivingTuesday!

Effects of Child Hunger:

100 missed meals per family per month
84% of households buy cheap food over healthy food because of the price
20% of children in food-insecure homes are not eligible for food assistance

Food-Insecure children are likely to:

Repeat a grade in elementary school
Experience developmental impairments (language/motor skills)
Have social problems
Have behavioral problems

Putnam County Statistics

27% Food Insecurity Rate Putnam County, 85% free or reduced lunches and breakfast.
14,900 Food Insecure Individuals (Rounded)
5,100 children below the age of 18 are food insecure
88% of Households below 200% poverty (SNAP, WIC, CSFP, TEFAP)
66th of 67 counties for overall health. (Meaning we are next to the bottom)
Ranked among the LEAST healthy in Florida.
25% of the entire Putnam County population is in poor to fair health.
24% of the population lives in poverty which is double the national average of 12.3%
35% of children in public schools live in poverty.

How You Can Help:

Donate Online: Click here to make a secure donation.
Donate Food: Pick up canned protein or other non-perishable items while shopping this holiday season. Drop off donations at Bramlitt’s on Highway 19.
Spread the Word: Share our mission with your friends, family, and community.

Donate

Together, we can make a significant impact this holiday season and beyond. Thank you for helping Feed the Need of Putnam County!

Mailing Address:

PO Box 1321

Palatka, FL 32178

Denise Bramlitt, Executive Director: (386) 937-3862

Stacey Eisold, Community Liaison: (386) 227-6848

Website: FeedtheNeedofPutnam.org

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