City of Kissimmee, Farm Share give out mounds of food

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  • The line of cars waiting to get food stretches down the road. NEWS-GAZETTE PHOTO/BRIAN MCBRIDE
    The line of cars waiting to get food stretches down the road. NEWS-GAZETTE PHOTO/BRIAN MCBRIDE
  • Pallets of food waiting to be given out. NEWS-GAZETTE PHOTO/BRIAN MCBRIDE
    Pallets of food waiting to be given out. NEWS-GAZETTE PHOTO/BRIAN MCBRIDE
  • Kissimmee Fire Chief Jim Walls helps direct traffic. NEWS-GAZETTE PHOTO/BRIAN MCBRIDE
    Kissimmee Fire Chief Jim Walls helps direct traffic. NEWS-GAZETTE PHOTO/BRIAN MCBRIDE
  • Kissimmee Mayor Jose Alvarez puts food in the back of a vehicle. NEWS-GAZETTE PHOTO/BRIAN MCBRIDE
    Kissimmee Mayor Jose Alvarez puts food in the back of a vehicle. NEWS-GAZETTE PHOTO/BRIAN MCBRIDE
  • There was enough food to feed between 250 and 500 people. NEWS-GAZETTE PHOTO/BRIAN MCBRIDE
    There was enough food to feed between 250 and 500 people. NEWS-GAZETTE PHOTO/BRIAN MCBRIDE
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The city of Kissimmee and Farm Share hosted a free produce giveaway today at the Kissimmee Service Center, 2201 Mabbette St. Each car received one bag while supplies lasted, and it will be placed in the trunk. The line was long but the process appeared to go smoothly. According to its mission, Farm Share’s tries to ensure that no Floridian goes hungry and no food is wasted.

Between donors and Florida farmers, Farm Share distributes healthy and nutritious fruits, vegetables, proteins and other non-perishable food to Florida families, children, seniors and individuals in need.

Farm Share partners with more than 2,000 food pantries, churches, schools and other nonprofits throughout Florida to distribute food every single day.