Unified front against hunger: Manatee Food Security Network tackles growing crisis

The Brief A new collaboration is tackling food insecurity: The Bishop-Parker Foundation has launched the Manatee Food Security Network, a coalition of over 50 organizations, to address a growing crisis in Manatee County. The network provides a lifeline: The Manatee Food Security Network aims to ensure reliable access to nutritious food, sharing data and resources to have a greater impact. A growing crisis of food insecurity in Manatee County has sparked a new collaboration to ensure no one goes hungry. The backstory:The Bishop-Parker Foundation has launched the Manatee Food Security Network, bringing together over 50 agencies, from large food banks to grassroots pantries. Dig deeper:For more information on the initiative and how to get involved, visit the Manatee Food Security Network's website.