Category: Community Volunteers

The Power of Peanut Butter: How a Simple Jar Can Make a Big Difference

by Sophia Merkle
September 30, 2026

Peanut butter is a household staple, but did you know that it can also help support individuals and families facing food insecurity? Peanut butter is a high-demand food item at pantries because it is shelf-stable and nutrient-dense. Every year, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: #PBChallenge, Living Well In The Panhandle, Peanut, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Challenge

The Hidden Struggle for Healthy Food in Leon County

by Suzanne Holloway
May 22, 2026

Food is national security. Food is economy. It is employment, energy, history. Food is everything. - José Andrés, chef and humanitarian Imagine living in a neighborhood where fast-food chains and liquor stores outnumber grocery stores. Snack ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Food Access, Food Apartheid, Food Desert, Food Insecurity, Food Security, Food Swamp, Living Well In The Panhandle

Every Drop Counts: Celebrating National Blood Donor Month

by Suzanne Holloway
January 2, 2025

Blood donation is a gift of life. - Unknown January is recognized as National Blood Donor Month, but what makes blood and blood donation so important? Blood Composition Blood is an essential bodily fluid that constantly flows through the ... READ MORE

Category: , Community Volunteers, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Blood, Donations, Living Well In The Panhandle

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