Feeding the Gulf Coast receives $10K Fly Beyond grant

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The Wawa Foundation has awarded Feeding the Gulf Coast a $10,000 “Fly Beyond” grant for its Backpack program.

Why this matters:

“Wawa’s ongoing generous support and partnership are an investment in the health and well-being of our children and demonstrate their strong commitment to building stronger, healthier communities,” said Cyndy Baggett, Vice President of Development and Marketing at Feeding the Gulf Coast. “This grant will help us provide more fresh produce to children through our Backpack Program. We are grateful to have Wawa as a valued partner in this important work.”

Part of a Larger Initiative

The Wawa Foundation’s “Fly Beyond” Key Issue Grants focus on fighting food insecurity with an emphasis on nutritious meals for youth. Feeding the Gulf Coast is one of 29 recipients sharing in a total of $1.5 million awarded through this initiative.

“The Fly Beyond key issue grant is a significant effort to fight food insecurity in our communities and will focus on programs emphasizing that good, nutritious food can build healthy habits, support the success of students, and help them thrive,” said Elizabeth Simeone, President of The Wawa Foundation.

Background: Feeding the Gulf Coast serves 24 counties across South Alabama, South Mississippi, and the Florida Panhandle. In 2024, it distributed 35 million meals through more than 800 community partners throughout our service area. Its programs go beyond food distribution to include child and senior nutrition programs, benefits outreach, nutrition education, and disaster relief.

Feeding the Gulf Coast has earned a four-star rating from Charity Navigator for our commitment to excellence and efficiency. With over 98% of all donations directly supporting our mission, we rank among the most efficient nonprofits in the nation.

To learn more about Feeding the Gulf Coast’s programs or how you can support its mission, please visit feedingthegulfcoast.org.

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Feeding the Gulf Coast receives $10K Fly Beyond grant

Part of a Larger Initiative

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