A Community Effort to Help Those Affected by the Government Shutdown
Crestview residents have united to support neighbors affected by the government shutdown through a new volunteer group called Friends Taking Care of Friends. The group’s Free Food Friday events provide hot meals and groceries each week at the Old Spanish Trail Amphitheater, helping families in need through the end of the year.
Bishop William A. Wack Directs $50,000 of Diocesan Funding to Food Pantries in Northwest Florida
Bishop William A. Wack of the Catholic Diocese of Pensacola–Tallahassee has directed $50,000 to Catholic Charities food pantries across Northwest Florida to help meet growing demand for food assistance following federal aid shortfalls.
Local food pantries see rise in clients as federal shutdown deepens; SNAP, WIC funding decreased
As the federal shutdown stretches into its second month, families across Northwest Florida are losing vital food assistance.
Local food pantries, from Sharing & Caring in Niceville to Emerald Coast Food Rescue, are seeing record demand.
Niceville’s Good Neighbor Roxanne Ruckdeschel
At 90 years old, Roxanne Ruckdeschel remains an active volunteer in Niceville, contributing to Sharing and Caring, her church, and American House Bluewater Bay. She also has experience as a Guardian ad Litem, advocating for children in legal proceedings. Her long-standing dedication to service highlights her impact on the community.
Café Thirty-A Raises Record $81,000 for Caring and Sharing of South Walton
Café Thirty-A’s Annual Christmas Charity Ball raised $81,000 for Caring and Sharing of South Walton, supporting food and financial aid programs for local families.
