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21 Nov 2026
Farm to Flame – A Community Meal at T’s Farm in Baker, FL
Experience North Okaloosa County with food, music, fishing, fireside fun & camping under the stars. Benefiting Emerald Coast Food Rescue.…- 1956 L G Russell Road Baker, FL 32531Location
Help Repair ECFR Trucks!
YOUR support is needed now
more than ever
Food Insecurity in Florida is Devastating
Emerald Coast Food Rescue is addressing a significant and growing challenge in Northwest Florida: the persistent lack of access to affordable, nutritious food among low and moderate-income households, particularly in rural areas of Okaloosa and Walton Counties. Despite the region’s natural beauty and economic growth in some sectors, many families face food insecurity driven by high living costs, limited transportation options, and the absence of affordable grocery outlets in rural communities.
Florida is among the most expensive states for groceries, placing added strain on household budgets already stretched thin by housing, healthcare, and transportation costs. Rural communities in Walton and Okaloosa Counties are especially vulnerable, with geographic isolation compounding barriers to food access. Food insecurity affects not only physical health—contributing to chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease—but also mental well-being, educational outcomes, and economic stability.
Local food programs depend greatly on Emerald Coast Food Rescue’s weekly deliveries to continue serving higher numbers each month. Based on survey data provided by recipient agencies this year, Emerald Coast Food Rescue collectively supplements over 200,000 meals each month in Okaloosa and Walton County. Emerald Coast Food Rescue’s recipient programs provide food assistance collectively to over 17,000 people in these counties monthly. Recipients receive five to six meals on average from a feeding program whenever they receive a box or bag of items. Many of these programs rely heavily, if not fully, on Emerald Coast Food Rescue’s weekly donations.
LOCAL FOOD PROGRAMS TO SECURE FOOD ASSISTANCE
The Rising Cost of Groceries in Northwest Florida
Click below to read the latest blog post from our Executive Director, Chris Leavenworth, on the increasing challenges of food security locally.
Matching Grant Opportunity
Emerald Coast Food Rescue has been presented a truly valuable opportunity to maximize monetary donations. For every contribution made by an individual, ECFR has a private benefactor who will match the contribution 100%. This is a great opportunity to make a contribution to Emerald Coast Food Rescue and maximize the impact.
Have Your Donation Matched Today
Six Month Impact Report
Click below to read our mid-year Impact Report.
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Donate To Emerald Coast Food Rescue
Emerald Coast Food Rescue needs your support more than ever. When it comes to major truck repairs, increased fuel costs, and other costly expenses related to food rescue and distribution, ECFR truly depends on the generosity of its community. It’s so important that ECFR is able to capture support of all levels. Every dollar matters. Even if you only vacation here - this is the easiest and most effective way to give back. Your Contribution Will Be MATCHED! For each individual contribution made, ECFR's founder and private benefactor will FULLY match your contribution for the year of 2026. If you...
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21 Nov 2026
Farm to Flame – A Community Meal at T’s Farm in Baker, FL
Experience North Okaloosa County with food, music, fishing, fireside fun & camping under the stars. Benefiting Emerald Coast Food Rescue.…- 1956 L G Russell Road Baker, FL 32531Location
