Impact Across the Sunshine State
Since 2013, FAB has aimed to improve food access, affordability, and nutrition education in the state. See the impact that this program has made and continues to make across Florida.
Why We Need FAB
Floridians experience food insecurity, including over 800,000 children
of SNAP participants are families with children
food insecure seniors in Florida
Our Big Wins
in FAB redeemed for Florida-grown fresh fruits and vegetables since 2013
Florida farmers participating in the FAB program
in economic impact from the FAB program since 2013
of FAB participants surveyed reported as “food secure” after 6 months in the program
saved in national health care costs after 5 years of nutrition incentives through greater access to fresh fruits and vegetables
is the average amount of fresh fruits and vegetables FAB participants ate per day - more than the average American
Impact Matters
FAB’s approach to addressing food access, affordability, and nutrition education aims to work with the entire food system to build healthy, resilient communities supported by robust local food systems. Increasing access to healthy, nutritious food is at the core of Feeding Florida’s work to solve hunger.
In this effort, FAB works to have a positive impact on Florida farmers, small businesses, local economies, and the health and wellbeing of Florida families.
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Voices of FAB
Hear from FAB partners, customers and farmers about how this program benefits the work they do, the food they feed their families, and the health of their communities.
“This program has impacted me so much in a very positive way. I have increased my fruit and veggie intake by over 65% ... it encourages healthier eating habits and is such a big help for people to stretch their SNAP benefits.”
“Our produce vendors continue to sing praises for the program in regards to both increased sales and positive feedback from SNAP customers.”
“We have had a SNAP recipient open up and cry and tell us how much this program means to her and her family, especially during the pandemic allowing her to feed her family healthy food.”
80+ Locations Across the Sunshine State
Many farmers markets, farm stands, CSAs, mobile markets and community grocery stores accept Fresh Access Bucks. Use our interactive map to find a participating location near you.