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 …
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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 …
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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This week, Alachua County high school seniors are receiving their well-earned diplomas via drive-thru.
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The coronavirus crisis has left many people without jobs, putting people in financially stressful situations and creating a higher demand for local food banks.
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Food was distributed in a drive-thru style.
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Hundreds gathered for Farm Share's collaborative event with the Alachua County Christian Pastors Association Wednesday morning, and the food ran out well before the planned end-time. Commuters traveled from other counties into Gainesville and flooded Waldo Road with traffic.
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