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May 19, 2026/Florida - Local

Cleveland Clinic Florida Announces 2026 Community Investments to Strengthen Food Security Across Five Counties

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Cleveland Clinic Florida is announcing targeted 2026 community investments to support food security initiatives across Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties as part of Cleveland Clinic’s broader five-year, $50 million enterprise commitment to reduce hunger and improve access to nutritious food in the communities it serves. These investments are part of Cleveland Clinic Florida’s community health efforts, which also include approximately $750,000 in community benefit provided annually across Florida.

The 2026 Florida investments will support trusted community-based organizations that are expanding access to nutritious food for seniors, families, children and individuals facing economic hardship through programs such as Meals on Wheels, school and community food pantries, mobile food distribution, fresh produce access and community gardens.

“Access to nutritious food is foundational to good health,” said Conor P. Delaney, MD, PhD, President of Cleveland Clinic Florida Market. “These investments reflect our commitment to improving the health of our communities by supporting organizations that are addressing food insecurity with compassion, innovation and measurable impact.”

The 2026 Florida food security funding recipients are:

  • Broward County: Meals on Wheels South Florida and Mobile School Pantry
  • Palm Beach County: Quantum Foundation and Feeding the Hungry
  • Martin County: House of Hope and Council on Aging of Martin County
  • St. Lucie County: Mustard Seed Ministries, Boys and Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County, Council on Aging of St. Lucie and Seeding Solutions & Harvesting Hope Community Garden
  • Indian River County: United Against Poverty Indian River, Senior Resource Association and The Hope for Families Center

These investments are designed to respond to local community needs while strengthening long-term, community-based solutions to food insecurity across the Florida market. Cleveland Clinic Florida’s partners are helping expand food distribution capacity, improve access to healthy food in underserved areas, support homebound seniors, and invest in sustainable programs that advance community health and well-being.

About Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic in Florida is a nonprofit multi-specialty healthcare provider that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. The Florida market includes Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Martin South Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital, and numerous outpatient centers in Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties. The Florida market is an integral part of Cleveland Clinic, where outstanding patient care is rooted in a mission of caring for life, researching for health, and educating those who serve. For more information, visit www.clevelandclinicflorida.org, and follow on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

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