FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
$3 Million Gift from Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation Powers Innovation and Community Resilience on the Treasure Coast
Grant will help fund a new 132,000 square foot operations center expanding food access and strengthening community resilience.
FORT PIERCE, Fla. – June 27, 2025 – Treasure Coast Food Bank is proud to announce a transformative $3 million gift from the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation, led by philanthropist and New York Mets Owner Alex Cohen, in support of its Feed Unite Flourish Capital Campaign. This significant grant will provide pivotal funding for the Food Bank’s new 132,000-square-foot Operations Center, a state-of-the-art facility designed to expand food access, improve health outcomes, and build long-term resilience across the Treasure Coast.
The Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation’s support marks a major milestone in the campaign and reflects a vision of a healthier, hunger-free future for the region. The Amazin’ Mets Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the New York Mets and their affiliate team the St. Lucie Mets, has supported Treasure Coast Food Bank since 2021, when Alex Cohen created the Foundation after purchasing the team.
