Gainesville residents gathered at Saint Francis Catholic Academy for the first time in two years for the Souper Fun Sunday event to try different soups from around the county on Sunday. The academy has been holding its Souper Fun Sunday event for 16 years. The event was created to bring …
Read More »Adam Van Allen: ‘Perfect human’ credited with saving lives after his death
Editor’s note: This is the fourth of five articles this week that explore the consequences of unintended shootings in Florida. Click the links here to access the series intro, Part I, Part II, Part III and Part IV. Susan Van Allen’s pot of macaroni, tomato paste and beef sizzled in …
Read More »Florida’s largest food bank set for local food distribution events on Friday, Saturday
As inflation rises across the country and fuels growing food insecurity in local communities, the largest food bank in Florida is scheduled to hold food distribution events on Friday in Gainesville and Saturday in Chiefland, delivering fresh produce and non-perishable goods to food-insecure residents of the city. Farm Share, a …
Read More »High-Risk Veterans Under 65 Qualify For COVID-19 Vaccine
High-risk veterans under 65 now qualify for the COVID-19 vaccine according to a press release issued on Wednesday from the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System.
Read More »‘Everything Started Going Crazy’: North Florida Girl Scouts Selling Cookies Amid A Pandemic
Like almost every industry or organization with storied traditions nationally, the Girls Scouts is adapting to the pandemic by offering new ways for its girls to sell cookies. The sales account for each troop’s efforts to provide the programs essential to their existence.
Read More »Food Banks And Pantries Facing High Demand Due To COVID-19
Food pantries and food banks alike are desperate for benevolence these days. COVID-19 has left millions more people nationwide at risk of food insecurity.
Read More »Free COVID-19 Testing In Southwest Gainesville This Saturday
There will be 200 tests available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis at the SWAG Family Resource Center.
Read More »Alachua County Public High Schools Hosting Drive-Thru Graduation Ceremonies
This week, Alachua County high school seniors are receiving their well-earned diplomas via drive-thru.
Read More »How Gainesville Churches, Food Banks Are Trying To Fill Needs During The Coronavirus Crisis
The coronavirus crisis has left many people without jobs, putting people in financially stressful situations and creating a higher demand for local food banks.
Read More »Cars Flood Into Oaks Mall Lot For Food Giveaway
Food was distributed in a drive-thru style.
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