FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Treasure Coast Food Bank Celebrates Volunteer Appreciation Month
New facility will transform community and volunteer engagement
FORT PIERCE, Fla. – April 1, 2025 — April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and Treasure Coast Food Bank is celebrating the incredible dedication of volunteers who help drive its mission toward a hunger-free community. Each year, more than 11,000 volunteers contribute an average of 45,000 hours, representing the equivalent of 24 full-time employees and delivering a remarkable $1.4 million in service value. These dedicated volunteers play a vital role in expanding the reach and impact of the Food Bank’s programs across the Treasure Coast and beyond.
“Volunteers are the heartbeat of Treasure Coast Food Bank, and their dedication fuels our efforts to break the cycle of hunger and poverty in our community,” said Judith Cruz, President and CEO of Treasure Coast Food Bank. “As we celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Month, we recognize the thousands of hands and hearts that come together to nourish our community. We are excited about the future with the expansion of our new operations center—we will create a community engagement hub where our volunteers can come together to share their time and talents, taking action to build a stronger future for all.”
Treasure Coast Food Bank’s new 132,000 square-foot operations center will feature a Neighbor Engagement Hub to enhance volunteer opportunities and community collaboration. Welcoming thousands of volunteers annually, this innovative, temperature-controlled space will allow for expanded shifts, including during the hot summer months, weekends, and evenings—ensuring year-round opportunities to give back and to inspire action. More than just a volunteer center, the hub will serve as a gathering place for individuals, corporate teams, and community groups to share ideas, develop initiatives, and drive solutions that strengthen food security, promote better health outcomes, and empower self-sufficiency across the Treasure Coast.
Treasure Coast Food Bank offers a variety of volunteer opportunities for anyone looking to make a difference. From preparing nutritious food for distribution to helping with special events throughout the year, there’s a way for everyone to get involved. The Food Bank also provides customized volunteer experiences for corporate groups and team-building events, creating meaningful ways for businesses and organizations to give back to the community.
To learn how you can help support your community and be part of this exciting new chapter, please visit stophunger.org/ways-to-give/ or email volunteer@tcfoodbank.org.
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ABOUT TREASURE COAST FOOD BANK
Treasure Coast Food Bank is the only food bank and largest hunger relief organization on Florida’s Treasure Coast, providing the community each year with millions of meals valued at more than $50 million through robust programs and in partnership with 300 charitable organizations in Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, and Okeechobee counties. In addition to emergency food distribution, Treasure Coast Food Bank operates a full roster of direct service programs that not only solve the immediate problem of hunger, but help individuals and families gain long-term food security, better health outcomes, and self-sufficiency. Treasure Coast Food Bank is a Partner Food Bank of Feeding America, the nationwide network of 200 food banks that leads the fight against hunger in the United States. For more information on Treasure Coast Food Bank, stophunger.org or follow us @TCFoodbank on Facebook or Twitter.
