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Treasure Coast Food Bank experiencing food insecurity during the expansion of food

Receives $75,000 From The choices. In addition, the organization will engage in a formal
evaluation process to better understand how increasing
Morgan Stanley Foundation choice affects children and their families.
“The Morgan Stanley Foundation has been dedicated for

To Increase Food Choices For over half a century to ensuring children receive a healthy
Families start to life, and we’re proud to support the Feeding America
network to offer increased choice to families experiencing
food insecurity,” said Joan Steinberg, managing director,
Donation Will Help Children And Families Facing Global Head of Philanthropy at Morgan Stanley. “Millions
Hunger On The Treasure Coast of people experience food insecurity in the United States,
Treasure Coast Food Bank announced today that which has only been exacerbated by the pandemic, and we are
it received a $75,000 grant from the Morgan Stanley pleased to work with Feeding America to help fight hunger
Foundation to expand food choices. This approach offers and support children and families in innovative ways.”
families, children and communities of color and rural Morgan Stanley has a longstanding commitment to
communities on the Treasure Coast increased choice helping communities facing hunger and has provided
among available foods or food boxes at Treasure Coast more than $41.7 million over the last decade to Feeding Treasure Coast Food Bank President and CEO Judith Cruz
Food Bank’s partner agencies or program sites, providing America, to support hunger-relief programs that deliver and Samantha Woggon of Morgan Stanley
healthy options and ensuring access to foods aligned with food assistance and healthy meals to children and families
preferences and dietary requirements. Now in its second across the country. Good Works on page 11
year, this national grant is focused on increasing access
to a variety of nutritious foods by addressing barriers
that families face in their communities and enhancing Stuart Chamber Happenings from page 9
their experience through choice. The funds will provide
a unique opportunity for Treasure Coast Food Bank to
explore increasing choice in food distribution models in
the region while maintaining COVID-19 health and safety
protocols.
Since the start of the pandemic, food insecurity has
significantly affected families with children, especially
those in rural communities and communities of color.
One in four people, including one in four children, face
hunger on the Treasure Coast. Treasure Coast Food Bank,
a member of the Feeding America network, is one of
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30 member food banks receiving this funding from the
Morgan Stanley Foundation. It is projected that this grant
will enable Treasure Coast Food Bank to work with several
partner agencies to enhance their client choice pantries Showing off the delicious food and beverages served at the
which allow people in need of food to select healthy items Stuart/Martin County Chamber’s June Business After Hours Enjoying the Stuart/Martin County Chamber’s June
that align with their preferences. The grant helps Treasure at Mr. Jalapeno were Chamber Trustee and Director Candace Business After Hours at Mr. Jalapeno after a busy day at
Coast Food Bank fulfill the broader goals of ensuring a Lopes, Skin Serenity Spa; Trustee and Past Chairman work were (from left) George Herrschaft, Atlantic Private
dignified client experience, providing more healthy food Michael Dadko, Sailfish Wealth Management/Janney Investigations; Scott Bovee, Florida Retirement Solutions;
options, and generating less food waste. Montgomery Scott; and Dean Lopes, Dean Lopes Music. and Linda Schumacher, Seaside Massage.
“We are committed to ensuring that every person
assisted through our network of food pantries be treated
with dignity, and having each individual select foods of
their own choosing provides for a dignified experience
while also ensuring that less food goes to waste as clients
select only items they want and can use,” said Judith Cruz,
president and CEO of Treasure Coast Food Bank. “We are Please Post July 2022
grateful to the Morgan Stanley Foundation for this grant For Employees 1650 S. Kanner Highway, Stuart, FL 34994
that enhances better choices for our clients.” 287-1088 • Fax: 220-3437 • www.stuartmartinchamber.org
Feeding America will support member food banks Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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