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Fort. Myers, FL – 8/10/2021– Midwest Food Bank of Florida – a volunteer-driven, faith-based organization dedicated to alleviating hunger, malnutrition and providing disaster relief locally receives support towards their Food Relief-Partner Pantry Program. Midwest Food Bank Florida has been awarded a generous grant by Simply Healthcare Foundation, which is a philanthropic branch of Anthem Inc. in support of its faith-based mission providing food relief throughout the Fort Myers area and across the state of Florida. This partnership allows for the Simply Healthcare Foundation to continue to provide innovative solutions to health care issues by working with Midwest Food Bank Florida to share nutritious food and support to hungry people in need. 30% of the food distributed by Midwest Food Bank Florida to its 172 nonprofit partner agencies is fresh, nutritious produce, dairy and protein products. In 2020, the Simply Healthcare Foundation has contributed more than $600,000 to support COVID-19 relief efforts across Florida to address food insecurity, basic human services, personal protective equipment and medical supplies, technology and social and emotional wellness. We are thankful for the support of the Simply Healthcare Foundation which allows us to further our efforts of providing healthy food relief to those in need,” says Kelly Apfel Marketing & Development Manager of MFB Florida. About Simply Healthcare Simply Healthcare Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Anthem, Inc. Together, with local, regional and national organizations; Simply Healthcare Foundation works to enhance the health and well-being of individuals and families in communities that Anthem and its affiliated health plans serve. Simply Healthcare Foundation funding is focused on strategic initiatives working to address and provide innovative solutions to health care challenges. https://www.anthemcorporateresponsibility.com/anthem-foundation About Midwest Food Bank Florida Midwest Food Bank has 12 locations, including ten in the U.S., and one each in East Africa and Haiti. For more information about MFB Florida, please visit our website at midwestfoodbank.org/florida. Midwest Food Bank (“MFB”) is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) charity. As a faith-based organization, it is the mission of Midwest Food Bank to share the love of Christ by alleviating hunger and malnutrition locally and throughout the world and providing disaster relief; all without discrimination. Our vision is to provide industry-leading food relief to those in need while feeding them spiritually. ### If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Kelly Apfel at 239-690-1722. Ext 105 or email kapfel@midwestfoodbank.org.
Fort. Myers, FL – 8/10/2021– Midwest Food Bank of Florida – a volunteer-driven, faith-based organization dedicated to alleviating hunger, malnutrition and providing disaster relief locally receives support towards their Food Relief-Partner Pantry Program.
Midwest Food Bank Florida has been awarded a generous grant by Simply Healthcare Foundation, which is a philanthropic branch of Anthem Inc. in support of its faith-based mission providing food relief throughout the Fort Myers area and across the state of Florida.
This partnership allows for the Simply Healthcare Foundation to continue to provide innovative solutions to health care issues by working with Midwest Food Bank Florida to share nutritious food and support to hungry people in need. 30% of the food distributed by Midwest Food Bank Florida to its 172 nonprofit partner agencies is fresh, nutritious produce, dairy and protein products.
In 2020, the Simply Healthcare Foundation has contributed more than $600,000 to support COVID-19 relief efforts across Florida to address food insecurity, basic human services, personal protective equipment and medical supplies, technology and social and emotional wellness.
We are thankful for the support of the Simply Healthcare Foundation which allows us to further our efforts of providing healthy food relief to those in need,” says Kelly Apfel Marketing & Development Manager of MFB Florida.
About Simply Healthcare
Simply Healthcare Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Anthem, Inc. Together, with local, regional and national organizations; Simply Healthcare Foundation works to enhance the health and well-being of individuals and families in communities that Anthem and its affiliated health plans serve. Simply Healthcare Foundation funding is focused on strategic initiatives working to address and provide innovative solutions to health care challenges. https://www.anthemcorporateresponsibility.com/anthem-foundation
About Midwest Food Bank Florida
Midwest Food Bank has 12 locations, including ten in the U.S., and one each in East Africa and Haiti. For more information about MFB Florida, please visit our website at midwestfoodbank.org/florida.
Midwest Food Bank (“MFB”) is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) charity. As a faith-based organization, it is the mission of Midwest Food Bank to share the love of Christ by alleviating hunger and malnutrition locally and throughout the world and providing disaster relief; all without discrimination. Our vision is to provide industry-leading food relief to those in need while feeding them spiritually.
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If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Kelly Apfel at 239-690-1722. Ext 105 or email kapfel@midwestfoodbank.org.