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Farm Share’s
35th Anniversary
35 Years Reducing Hunger.
In 1991, Farm Share's founder Patricia Robbins saw a problem: good food was going to waste while Florida families went hungry. So she did something about it. She took action, partnering with farmers to rescue surplus food and mobilizing volunteers to make sure it reached the communities that needed it most.
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There was no roadmap. Just farmers willing to share their harvest, volunteers willing to show up, and a Homestead community that believed a small idea could grow into something bigger. And it did. Today, Farm Share delivers millions of pounds of food and supports families across Florida from Pensacola to Key West.
After 35 years, the mission remains the same: no one should go hungry while good food goes to waste. It’s the belief that started Farm Share and continues to guide every food rescue, every distribution, and every partnership today.
Watch Our 35th Anniversary Story
For 35 years, thousands of people have played a role in building Farm Share.
Our anniversary documentary brings together the voices of those who built this mission, from the founders who started it all, to the staff members, board members, farmers, and community partners who helped it grow. Hear directly from the people and families who have been supported by Farm Share and discover the stories of hope, resilience, and community that define our journey. Experience the moments, challenges, and connections that transformed a small idea into a statewide movement and meet the people who continue to make this mission possible every day.
A Look Back at the Early Days
These 1992 clippings are the earliest coverage of a small effort taking root in Homestead. Thirty-five years later, those first steps still shape the work we do today.
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Voices of Impact
"We are Florida’s homegrown food bank. We were founded here and we're serving our people and our communities.
What's driving me, my employees and my staff is that mission. It's helping those people, seeing the smile on those seniors' faces or the kids' faces when they receive that fresh fruits and vegetables."
Stephen Shelley,
President and CEO
Thank You for Being Part of This Journey
To our founder, who believed this was possible before anyone else did. To the volunteers who gave their time. To the farmers who chose to share instead of waste. To our partner agencies, staff, board, and donors who kept this moving. To the neighbors who trusted us; thank you for being part of this story too.
This anniversary isn't Farm Share's alone. It belongs to everyone who showed up for it.
Help Write the Next 35 Years
For 35 years, people across Florida have come together to make sure neighbors have access to the food they need.One of the most powerful ways to celebrate 35 years of impact is by becoming part of the movement that will carry this mission forward.
To commemorate Farm Share’s 35th birthday, we are setting an ambitious goal: raise $350,000 to help distribute nearly 2.5 million meals to neighbors facing hunger across Florida. But we cannot do it alone.
Can you help us make it possible?
Non-Discrimination Policy
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by: mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or email: program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Farm Share is a not-for-profit organization, classified as tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Our Federal Tax ID Number is 65-0342192. Contributions may be deductible to the extent permitted by applicable laws. Please consult your attorney or tax advisor for details.
FARM SHARE’S FLORIDA SOLICITATION REGISTRATION # IS CH4353. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE OR VISITING THE WEBSITE https://www.fdacs.gov/Divisions-Offices/Consumer-Services. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.