Organization Name: All Faiths Food Bank, Inc.
Date Survey was Submitted: February 24, 2026 at 4:28 pm
Contact Name: Renee Simon
Contact Phone: 9415498131
Contact Email: rsimon@allfaithsfoodbank.org
Were the funds spent with a year of grant receipt?  Yes
If no, please explain why not below:
How was the money used?
The $3000 grant was used to purchase food for the BackPack Program. All the food in the backpacks is purchased to ensure nutritional consistency with low sodium, low sugar and allergen free items. The backpacks cost $5 to distribute. With this funding we were able to create 600 backpacks for distribution.
Was there an unexpected benefit or a special outcome from this grant that you would like to share? Yes
If yes, please explain:
During the grant period, All Faiths Food Bank (AFFB) conducted an evaluation of the program’s distribution channels and the contents of the bags. Schools and childcare centers are the most direct and efficient means of distributing the backpacks. We decided to stop backpack distributions at libraries during the school year because it appeared to duplicate efforts. Instead a monthly nutrition education program would be offered at libraries to help children learn about healthier food habits. Libraries would continue to distribute backpacks during the summer school breaks when not all schools are open. The contents of the backpacks were evaluated. The bags now contain 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and snacks rather than just snacks. We feel this provides better nutrition for children and covers the meals they might miss at home on weekends. The system for ordering backpacks was streamlined so school and childcare center personnel place orders as needed as opposed to delivering a set number of backpacks to each facility.
How many people were impacted by this grant?
AFFB distributed backpacks to 6228 children in Sarasota from September 2025 to January 2026.
Please indicate the number of women, children, and/or families residing in Sarasota and/or Manatee County who were directly impacted by this grant.
6228 children received backpacks during this reporting period.
Do you have any suggestions to improve our grant process.
The Lake Club Women’s Giving Circle grant process is efficient and effective. The amount of information required on the application is proportional to the size of the grant awards. The directions are easy to follow. It would be helpful to be able to download a word version of the application to work offline before applying.
Did you find the grant process succinct and easy to submit? Yes
Comments:
We are very appreciative of the support we received from The Lake Club Women’s Giving Circle. We welcome you to see your support at work by volunteering with us.
Would a representative from your organization be willing to speak to our group about the impact of your grant? Â Yes
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