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"Many food banks have experienced unprecedented demand in the last few years," Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president, says in a press release.
"Together, we can reach even more Florida families experiencing hunger and continue meeting the increased need in the communities we serve."
That's thanks to a $27,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation, which went to eight food banks in Florida's Brevard, Osceola, and Volusia counties to expand their cold storage capacity, the Orlando Sentinel reports.
"Making sure our neighbors have continued access to healthy meals goes well beyond the table," says Derrick Chubbs, president and CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.
"Proper nutrition helps reduce the risk of some diseases while fueling our minds and bodies to manage daily activities, which is especially important for growing children," he adds.
The Duke Energy Foundation gives more than $30 million to communities in its seven-state service area each year.
The eight Florida food banks that received the new refrigerators are Our Lady of Grace St., Palm Bay Unconditional Love, Melbourne The Altar Community Church, St.
Cloud Salvation Army, Kissimmee Impacto 7, St.
Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, Daytona Beach West Volusia Dream Center, Orange City, and Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida
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