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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
Vission
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
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.