Nourishing Families.
Strengthening Communities.
Since 2015, UFCF has helped families across Central Florida access essential food and community support during moments of need. Every distribution is rooted in dignity, partnership, and the belief that stable families build stronger communities.
Our Story
From local food drives to a regional lifeline.
UFCF launched its Food Distribution Program in 2015 to respond to food insecurity in Pine Hills and surrounding communities. What began with rented vans, neighborhood distributions, and Community Family Appreciation events grew into a coordinated food-security effort serving families across Central Florida.
When the COVID-19 pandemic intensified job loss, hunger, housing instability, and family hardship, UFCF expanded its response. Through committed volunteers and community partners, the program has now distributed more than 17 million pounds of food, the equivalent of approximately 14.2 million meals.
How The Program Works
Community care, from partnership to distribution.
UFCF brings together food providers, volunteers, funders, and local organizations to move resources where they can make an immediate difference.
Build Partnerships
Food providers, businesses, funders, and community organizations help strengthen supply, transportation, and distribution capacity.
Coordinate Resources
Teams organize food, transportation, volunteers, locations, and event logistics around current community needs.
Distribute With Dignity
Families receive food and support through organized community distributions designed to be welcoming, respectful, and accessible.
Measure Impact
UFCF tracks food distributed, volunteer engagement, and program reach to strengthen accountability and future planning.
2025 Program Impact
Reliable support when families need it most.
In 2025 alone, UFCF distributed more than two million pounds of food. That work is part of a broader commitment to family stabilization, community partnership, and long-term opportunity.
Partnership In Action
Impact grows when the community works together.
UFCF gratefully recognizes Dr. Trisha Bailey and Bailey’s Pharmacy for their support of the Food Distribution Program. We welcome businesses, funders, food providers, and civic organizations ready to help expand reliable access to food throughout Central Florida.
Help Keep Food Moving
There is a place for you in this work.
Give, volunteer, or partner with UFCF to help families access essential food and support. Every contribution strengthens the network that makes community distribution possible.