Jeffie’s Choice: Feeding Tampa Bay

Jeffie’s Choice, Inc., through Mariner Finance, donated $3,500.00 to Feeding Tampa Bay on December 31st, 2024.

Feeding Tampa Bay aims to lower the barriers people face when finding nutritious and affordable meals. The food bank boasts an on-site grocery store and free café to provide support every step of the way and creates lasting change for 600,000 people in the Tampa Bay area.

Jeffie’s Choice: Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore

Jeffie’s Choice, Inc., through Mariner Finance, donated $3,500.00 to Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore on December 20th, 2024.

The Food Bank aims to solve hunger with more than just a meal. They provide resources for financial literacy, healthcare, employment and housing. The donation provided 7,000 meals for those fighting hunger during the holiday season.

Jeffie’s Choice: El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank

Jeffie’s Choice, Inc., through Mariner Finance, donated $3,000.00 to El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank on December 18th, 2024.

This is the only food bank in the El Paso area distributing food to the underserved communities. For every $1 donates, the food bank is able to provide 7 meals. The donation was enough for 21,000 meals for children, veterans, and working-class families.

Jeffie’s Choice: Feeding America in Kentucky’s Heartland

Jeffie’s Choice, Inc., through Mariner Finance, donated $5,000.00 to Feeding America in Kentucky’s Heartland on December 17th, 2024.

The donation provided 40,000 meals for families that are struggling during the holiday season. Feeding America distributes fresh produce, groceries, and meals for families. They aim to take hunger off the table for our neighbors in central, south-central, and western Kentucky.

Jeffie’s Choice: Delaware Food Bank

Jeffie’s Choice, Inc., through Mariner Finance, donated $3,500.00 to the Delaware Food Bank on December 12th, 2024.

There is a disparity between families who receive government assistance and those who are still facing hunger. The food bank helps support families where government programs cannot. The donation helped fill in that gap and fight hunger for families in the Delaware community.

Jeffie’s Choice: Central California Food Bank

Jeffie’s Choice, Inc., through Mariner Finance, donated $3,500.00 to the Central California Food Bank on December 11th, 2024.

The holidays can be difficult for families who cannot afford groceries. The donation provided 14,000 meals to fight food insecurity and deliver fresh produce. Aside from distributing food, the food bank partners with community centers, churches, and organizations to help a wide range of people get the help they need.

Jeffie's Choice: Wiregrass Area Food Bank

Jeffie’s Choice, Inc., through Mariner Finance, donated $3,500.00 to Wiregrass Area Food Bank in Alabama on December 9th, 2024.

The Wiregrass Food Bank collects and distributes food in six counties to assist those who are struggling through a tough time. Through the donation 30,382 meals were funded for the community in Alabama. Several food pantries, assisted living homes, and neighborhood centers rely on the donations provided by the food bank.

Jeffie's Choice: Roadrunner Food Bank

Jeffie’s Choice, Inc., through Mariner Finance, donated $2,500.00 toRoadrunner Food Bank on November 21st, 2024.

Roadrunner is largest food bank network in Minnesota. Weekly, Roadrunner Food Bank is able to help tens of thousands of people experiencing hunger through their network of partner agencies and direct service programs. These numbers include children, families, seniors, veterans, the disabled, and others who have difficulty getting enough to eat.

Jeffie's Choice: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee

Jeffie’s Choice, Inc., through Mariner Finance, donated $3,000.00 to Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee on October 16th, 2024.

"I want to share that this comes at a crucial time, as we are working hard to repair the damages done by Hurricane Helene. Second Harvest serves 18 counties is Eastern Tennessee, several of which were hard hit by the storm. Our team has been working diligently to provide emergency aid and supplies such as truckloads of water and baby food to those impacted. Unfortunately, this is a storm that will have consequences years into the future and your partnership means so much as we look to the long-term rebuilding of our community." - Bailyn Brink, Giving Officer Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee

Jeffie's Choice: Foodlink food bank Rochester NY

Jeffie’s Choice, Inc., through Mariner Finance, donated $3,500.00 to Foodlink food bank Rochester NY on October 16th, 2024.

Foodlink is a Rochester-based nonprofit dedicated to ending hunger and building healthier communities by addressing both the symptoms and root causes of food insecurity. They serve as the hub of the emergency food system across a 10-county service area. As a leading public health organization, Foodlink administers many programs and initiatives that aim to build the health and wealth of communities.

Jeffie's Choice: Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank

Jeffie’s Choice, Inc., through Mariner Finance, donated $2,500.00 to Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank on October 15th, 2024.

The Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank helps to provide nutritious food to over 35,000 people through their network of 159 community partners operating more than 250 food assistance programs. In 2022, the Food Bank collected and distributed over 5.8 million pounds of food and other grocery products, the equivalent of over 4.8 million meals provided to those in need.

Jeffie's Choice: Second Harvest Food Bank of Feeding South Louisiana

Jeffie’s Choice, Inc., through Mariner Finance, donated $2,500.00 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Feeding South Louisiana on October 15th, 2024.

Second Harvest Food Bank leads the fight against hunger in South Louisiana by providing food access, advocacy, education, and disaster response. Second Harvest provides food and support to 700+ community partners and programs across 23 parishes. Their staff and volunteers distribute the equivalent of more than 32 million meals to 210,000+ people a year. 

Jeffie's Choice: Northern Illinois Food Bank

Jeffie’s Choice, Inc., through Mariner Finance, donated $2,500.00 to Northern Illinois Food Bank on October 15th, 2024.

Their vision at Northern Illinois Food Bank is for everyone in Northern Illinois to have the food they need to thrive. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and proud member of Feeding America, they serve their neighbors in 13 counties with dignity, equity and convenience, providing 250,000 meals a day.

Jeffie's Choice: Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley

Jeffie’s Choice, Inc., through Mariner Finance, donated $2,500.00 to Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley on October 15th, 2024.

As the largest domestic hunger-relief organization in the United States, Feeding America represents more than 200 member food banks across the country. Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley is an independent nonprofit organization operating and funding local food assistance programs in the Mahoning Valley – every dollar donated stays in our local community.

Jeffie's Choice: Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano

Jeffie’s Choice, Inc., through Mariner Finance, donated $2,500.00 to Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano on October 10th, 2024.

Each month, the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano distributes enough emergency and supplemental food to provide 2.7 million meals. Many of their neighbors are unable to make ends meet and the Food Bank helps them cover one of life’s basic needs — nutritious food. They strive to serve all people experiencing hunger or food insecurity in Solano and Contra Costa counties and commit to never turn anyone away.