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A jar of creamy peanut butter surrounded by unshelled peanuts. Español. Un frasco de mantequilla de maní cremosa rodeado de cacahuates con cáscara.

Florida rises to the challenge: 32,773 jars of peanut butter spreads hope to the state’s hungry

by Brad Buck
May 15, 2026

From creamy to crunchy, thousands of jars of peanut butter are making their way into Florida homes, thanks to the generosity of residents statewide, who rallied behind this year’s Peanut Butter Challenge – feeding families one jar at a time. All ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
Tags: College Of Agricultural And Life Science, Ffa, Florida 4-H, Florida A&M University, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Florida Peanut Federation, Florida Peanut Producers Association, Hunger, Hungry, Kevin Camm, Nick Simmons, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Challenge, Protein, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Escambia County, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County
A knife spreading peanut butter from a jar.

Protein to feed a family: It’s time for the annual Peanut Butter Challenge

by Brad Buck
May 15, 2026

Spread the word – or in this case, the peanut butter! The 14th annual Peanut Butter Challenge gives people across the state a chance to donate jars of the protein-packed spread to hungry Floridians. Donations will be accepted at local ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Donations, Florida A&M University, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Florida Peanut Federation, Florida Peanut Producers Association, Food, Hunger, Hurricanes, Kevin Camm, Laura Goss, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Challenge, Protein, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County
Rows of colorful peanut butter jars. Español. Filas de frascos de mantequilla de maní de colores.

Statewide Peanut Butter Challenge sends nearly 20K jars to community food programs

by Kirsten Romaguera Rabin
May 15, 2026

The 2022 Peanut Butter Challenge didn’t go exactly to plan – with Hurricane Ian traveling across much of the state just days before the event’s Oct. 1 start – but participating counties still managed to collect over 13.5 tons of the ... READ MORE

Category: Events, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Food Insecurity, Food Is Our Middle Name, Libbie Johnson, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Challenge
Un frasco de mantequilla de maní cremosa rodeado de cacahuates con cáscara.

UF/IFAS Peanut Butter Challenge concludes with nearly 20-ton haul

by Megan Winslow
May 15, 2026

A rain barrel painted like a peanut butter jar. Wearable, human-sized slices of “bread” featuring brown and purple smears. Colorful jar lids arranged in the shape of Florida. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Crops, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Andra Johnson, Challenge, Community, Competition, Donations, Extension, Extension Orange County, Florida 4-H, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Florida Peanut Federation, Florida Peanut Producers Association, Food Pantry, Hurricane, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Kevin Camm, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Challenge, UF, University Of Florida, Wewawitchka Elementary
Una rebanada de pan cubierta con mantequilla de maní, rodeada por un tarro abierto de mantequilla de maní y cacahuetes esparcidos sobre una mesa de madera

¡Deliciosamente bueno! El Desafío de la Mantequilla de Maní regresa este 30 de septiembre

by Luz Bahder
May 15, 2026

Creado por Megan Winslow, especialista en relaciones públicas de UF/IFAS.  Pocos placeres culinarios trascienden la infancia. Pero ya sea crujiente o no, acompañada de mermelada, galletas o pan, la mantequilla de maní es un alimento que ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, Community Volunteers, Events, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Asociación De Productores De Maní De Florida, Condados, El Desafio De La Mantequilla De Mani, Emparedados, Español, Extension, Extensión Cooperativa De Florida A&M University, Federación De Maní De Florida, FPF, FPPA, Inseguridad Alimentaria, Mani, Mantequilla, Mantequilla De Mani, Oficinas De Extension, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Challenge, Produccion De Mani En Florida. Cosecha De Mani, Proteinas, Rachel Pienta, Servicio De Extensión De UF/IFAS, Spanish, UF-IFAS
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Lip-smackin’ good: Peanut Butter Challenge returns Sept. 30

by Megan Winslow
May 15, 2026

Few culinary pleasures transcend kiddom. But whether crunchy or smooth, paired with jelly, crackers or bread, peanut butter is a food nearly everyone can enjoy. High in protein, it’s also among food banks’ most requested items. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management
Tags: Donate, Drive, Extension, Florida A&M University Cooperative Extension, Florida Peanut Federation, Florida Peanut Producers Association, Food Bank, Food Insecure, Hungry, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, PBC, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Challenge, Rachel Pienta, UF, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida

Peanut Butter Challenge tops last year’s collection

by Kirsten Romaguera Rabin
May 15, 2026

Nearly 20,000 jars to fill food pantries across the state ahead of the holidays   For the second straight year, the winner of the statewide Peanut Butter Challenge is… Santa Rosa County, with a whopping 1,970 jars for a total of 2,485 ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Events, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Community Events, Donations, Food Insecurity, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Challenge, Santa Rosa County, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Duval County, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, Wakulla County

2025 Peanut Butter Challenge Wrap-Up

by Abbey Smith
May 14, 2026

The University of Florida/IFAS Extension Peanut Butter Challenge in Jackson County has a new record! Businesses, county employees, residents, and students collected a record amount of peanut butter to help local neighbors in need. This year, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: 2025, Jackson County, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Challenge, UF/IFAS Extension

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