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    • Home
    • ABOUT US
      • Who We Are
      • Our History
      • Board Members and Staff
    • Our Services
      • Food Pantries
      • Community Kitchen
      • Nutrition Education
      • Our Impact
    • COVID-19 RESPONSE
    • Get Involved
      • How to Get Involved
      • Current Donation Needs
      • Subscribe
      • Volunteer
      • Share Your Story
    • Resources
      • COVID-19
      • Nutrition and Cooking
      • United Way Resource Guide
    • Contact Us
    • Federal Assistance

Star of the Sea Foundation

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  • COVID-19 RESPONSE
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  • Federal Assistance

Our History

Star of the Sea Foundation (SOS) was founded in 2006 to increase the health and well-being of low-income individuals and families in Monroe County, Florida via our client-choice food pantry. Client-choice food pantries allow clients to select their own foods, enabling them to choose items they can actually utilize, that are culturally relevant, and sensitive to different dietary restrictions. This results in more satisfied clients and significant reduction in food waste.  


As one of the largest pantries in South Florida, SOS currently distributes fresh produce, meats, dairy products, breads, and canned goods to over 10,000 unduplicated individuals each year as well as 35 different agencies that serve children, veterans, seniors, and the homeless across Monroe County. Utilizing primarily volunteer support, SOS distributes 2,000,000 pounds of food annually to these underserved populations. As nutrition and healthy eating are both key focuses of our organization, more than 50% of the food we distribute is fresh produce. Most recently, SOS has expanded its efforts via the Community Kitchen and Nutrition Education program. 


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SOS Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) tax exempt organization. Donations and contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law. 


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