Bishop William A. Wack Directs $50,000 of Diocesan Funding to Food Pantries in Northwest Florida Staff Reports November 10, 2025 12:40 pm Charities and Nonprofits, Religion In Brief: Who: Bishop William A. Wack, CSC, Catholic Diocese of Pensacola–Tallahassee; Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida; Matt Knee; David Kimbell What: $50,000 in diocesan funds allocated to support food pantries When: Announced following the recent end of the federal government shutdown Where: Northwest Florida — including food pantries in Fort Walton Beach, Panama City, and Tallahassee Why: To address rising food insecurity caused by federal funding shortfalls and increased community need Pensacola, Fla. — As many Northwest Florida families continue to feel the ripple effects of recent federal funding shortfalls and a prolonged government shutdown, Bishop William A. Wack, CSC, of the Catholic Diocese of Pensacola–Tallahassee, has announced that $50,000 in diocesan funds will be directed to Catholic Charities food pantries across the region. The funding aims to provide immediate support for families struggling with food insecurity and to restock depleted food pantry shelves. “Although the prolonged government shutdown has just ended, we are keenly aware of the ripple effects it has caused across the Panhandle,” said Bishop Wack. “So many families and individuals have their financial well-being related directly or indirectly to federal institutions operating with full funding. We have to help our brothers and sisters make ends meet in this difficult moment.” The diocese’s support comes at a time when many food assistance programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP),...
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