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WHO WE ARE
Rooted in Florida. Committed to Ending Hunger
Farm Share is Florida’s largest independent food bank, ranked as America’s #1 hunger relief organization by 24/7 Wall Street in 2022. Born, built, and rooted in Florida, we exist to serve families wherever the need is greatest. We are a Florida food bank for Floridians.
Since 1991, we have pioneered a food rescue model that recovers fresh, nutritious food and delivers it directly to communities from Pensacola to Key West. With seven strategically located warehouses and a robust statewide network, we are able to respond quickly, operate efficiently, and scale our impact, especially during emergencies. We never charge the agencies we support, ensuring every resource goes toward feeding families.
This mission is powered by farmers, businesses, volunteers, and partners who believe no fresh food should go to waste and no Florida family should go hungry from those in need, working families stretching a paycheck to seniors on fixed incomes, we believe every Florida family deserves access to nutritious food.
Our
Mission
To ensure Florida families have access to fresh, nutritious food by rescuing what would otherwise go to waste and delivering it with dignity to those who need it most.
Our
Vision
A Florida where no one goes hungry, food waste is eliminated, and every community has access to healthy food.
From Local Roots to Statewide Impact
1991
A Vision Is Born
Founded in Homestead, Florida, Farm Share began when Patricia Robbins saw fresh produce being discarded while families faced hunger. She partnered with farmers and the community to rescue surplus food and deliver it to those in need.
1992
Disaster Relief Becomes Part of Our Mission
Hurricane Andrew broadened our mission to include disaster relief. Since that day, Farm Share has been providing emergency disaster relief services.
2011
Expansion to North Florida
A new warehouse opened in Quincy, extending Farm Share’s reach and impact into North Florida communities.
2017
Large-Scale Disaster Response
While Farm Share has long served as a first responder during emergencies, Hurricane Irma marked the organization’s first large-scale disaster response.
2021
Oakland Park Facility Opens
The Oakland Park facility further strengthened Farm Share’s infrastructure and ability to serve communities throughout Florida.
1991
First Storage Facility Opens
Farm Share opened its first storage facility in Florida City, creating the infrastructure needed to rescue fresh produce from farmers and distribute it at no cost to individuals and families in need.
2006
Homestead Headquarters Established
As operations expanded, Farm Share opened its headquarters in Homestead, strengthening its ability to serve communities across South Florida and beyond.
2015
Jacksonville Facility Opens
The opening of the Jacksonville warehouse further positioned Farm Share as a statewide hunger-relief leader.
2020
Putnam County Storage Facility Opens
To support continued growth, Farm Share opened a new storage facility in Putnam County, enhancing regional distribution capabilities.
2026
Combating Hunger in Florida Statewide
More than three decades later, Farm Share remains rooted in its founding belief: no good food should go to waste, and no neighbor should go hungry. What began as a bold idea has become a statewide movement dedicated to nourishing Florida’s communities.
Our Distribution Infrastructure:
Farm Share operates seven strategically located facilities: Homestead, Miami Dade, Quincy, Jacksonville, Putnam County, Broward County; providing the refrigeration, warehousing, and logistics needed to move food quickly and safely to communities in need.
Homestead, FL Farm Share Headquarter
14125 SW 320th St. Homestead, FL, 33033
Phone: 305-246-3276
Fax: 305-907-5846
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday from
8 AM - 4:30 PM
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Miami-Dade County Farm Share Storage Facility
Florida City State Farmers' Market 300 N. Krome Ave, Building 12 Florida City, FL, 33034
Phone: 305-246-3276
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday from
8 AM - 4:30 PM
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Quincy, FL North Florida Warehouse
Gadsden State Farmers' Market
18212 Blue Star Highway (HWY 90) Quincy, FL, 32351
Phone: 850-627-9500
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday from
8 AM - 4:30 PM
Jacksonville, FL Distribution Warehouse
1460 Vantage Way South, Suite 100 Jacksonville, FL, 32218
Phone: 904-328-6158
Fax: 904-328-6161
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday from
8 AM - 4:30 PM
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Putnam County, FL Storage Facility
Palatka State Farmers' Market
225 South Hwy 17
East Palatka, FL, 32131
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday from 8 AM - 4:30 PM
Broward County Warehouse
Pompano State Farmers' Market 1255 W. Atlantic Blvd. Bldg 1, Dock 28 Pompano Beach, FL, 33069
Phone: 954-942-6785
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday from
8 AM - 4:30 PM
Our Team
Stephen R. Shelley - President and CEO
Stephen Shelley joined Farm Share as Chief Operating Officer in 2016 and was promoted to CEO in 2019. Under his leadership, Farm Share has grown significantly, nearly quadrupling its annual food distribution from 33 million to over 125 million pounds and expanding its regional warehouses from three to eight. The organization now serves over 100 million meals annually and holds more than 800 community food distributions statewide each year.
Stephen has been instrumental in enhancing Farm Share’s Community Policing and Crime Prevention Program and positioning the organization as a leader in disaster response. Notable efforts include distributing over 7 million pounds of food and supplies within 13 days of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and distributing over 10 million pounds of food monthly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A dedicated community leader, Stephen served on the Homestead City Council for 12 years, including roles as Councilman, Vice Mayor, and Mayor.
Farm Share Headquarters
Stephen R. Shelley
Chief Executive
Officer
Alfio Ferrea
Statewide USDA Programs Director
Dennis Maytan
Chief Operating
Officer
Mario Lopez
Statewide Development Director
Sarah Anderson
Chief Financial
Officer
Jeff Porter
Statewide Procurement Coordinator
John Delgado
Statewide Inventory Operations Manager
Ana Velasquez
Marketing
Director
Executive Board Members
Charles Hartz
Chairman of the Board
Attorney at Law Elected 1993
Charles Porter
Board Member
President of Grove Bank & Trust Elected 2020
Peter Spillis, Esq.
Board Member
Attorney at Law Elected 2025
Christian Cobb
Board Member
Partner at Grass River Property Elected 2022
Maria A. Santoro, Esq.
Board Member
Attorney at Law Elected 2025
Our Founder
Patricia Robbins
Founder of Farm Share
Farm Share was started in 1991 in Homestead by Patricia Robbins. She saw perfectly good food being wasted, either because it never made it to supermarkets or because it was surplus. By partnering with farmers and local communities, Patricia began rescuing this food and getting it to those who need it most, building Farm Share into the state’s largest independent food bank.
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.