Tuesday, November 3, 2026
A big thanks to the December 17th Our Daily Bread Food Pantry distribution group at St Mark’s, who served over 112 families.
During the afternoon, volunteers were kept busy with the steady flow of guests.
Joe Bensen of Marco’s Winn-Dixiehelps with the Wednesday’s St. Mark’s food distribution on December 17th!
These “Give a Little Feed a Lot” Bags were made possible by a Winn-Dixie in-store promotion.Customers could purchase a bag for Christmas.
At Our Daily Bread Food Pantry’s signature Saturday location, volunteers were kept busy loading the carts with groceries. They served almost 1,600 families at the December 20th food distribution!
Our Daily Bread Food Pantry (ODBFP) distribution at St. Mark’s was joined by Joe Bensen from Marco’s Winn-Dixie in December. A big thanks to Abi Serrano, General Manager of the local Marco Winn Dixie, Leslie Litteral, Front of Store Manager, along with Joe Bensen, who made sure additional bags of groceries were given out to families for the holidays. This was made possible by an in-store promotion that allowed customers to buy a bag for Christmas. Pantry volunteers passed out their grocery bags along with Winn-Dixie bags. Over twenty bags and eight Christmas hams, along with milk, cereal, eggs, and a beautiful bag of produce, were distributed.
According to Ron McClay, a volunteer for ODBFB, they served almost 1,600 families for Christmas on theirSaturday, December 20th,food distribution at the San Marco location, which eclipsed last year’s Christmas distribution numbers. This year, each family also received a large roasting chicken or a ham.
According to ODBFP, “Every day, families in our community grapple with tough decisions. Should they buy groceries or pay rent? Should they spend money on medicine or ensure there’s dinner on the table? Our Daily Bread Food Pantryfirmly believes that no neighbor should ever experience hunger, and with your support, we can ensure they don’t.”
Demand for services has surged as the number of families served has increased from last year’s numbers – and not just during the holidays. The Pantry’s signature Saturday delivery rose 20% with families seeking assistance. According to ODBFP, any donation, no matter the size, creates a significant impact. Consider becoming a monthly donor. A gift of $20 provides 16 meals for a family of four. You can also sponsor a pallet of food or host a food drive by placing a collection bin in your business or organization. For more information, please visit https://ourdailybreadfoodpantry.org/donate.
The staff from ODBFP is grateful for the continued support from the community and for helping to nourish our neighbors in need.
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