The Community Safety Net Fund has pledged to support Second Harvest North Florida with a $111,600 grant to acquire scanning technology and add a larger truck for more efficient distribution. Also, the grant will fund renovation of a St. Augustine warehouse to alleviate pressure on the Duval County warehouse and more effectively distribute fresh food in Jacksonville.
The Community Safety Net Fund has awarded more than $700,000 in grants to 13 area nonprofits that provide food, shelter and emergency assistance to those in need.