History
The Community Food Bank of Citrus County (CFBCC) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization registered in the state of Florida (Reg # Ch31299). It was founded in 2013 to provide a local distribution center for more than 50 agencies and ministries providing food to individuals and families in need.
Our Mission
Our mission is to acquire and distribute nutritious, high-quality food to pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters within Citrus County. Together with volunteers and donors, we promote public awareness, inspire community involvement, and strive to end hunger and nourish hope for those in need.
Our Values
Respect
Integrity
Urgency
Diversity
Stewardship and Accountability
Collaboration
Quality Service
Our Affiliation With Feeding Tampa Bay
The Community Food Bank of Citrus County is a 501 (c)(3) organization that has executed a contract with Feeding Tampa Bay for the purpose of the logistical transfer of food and grocery product from Feeding Tampa Bay and local food stores. The Community Food Bank is identified as a Redistribution Organization, or RDO, to Feeding Tampa Bay. Because we both believe that hunger is unacceptable in our nation, we commit ourselves to:
- Work with unity of purpose toward the common goal of maximizing the provision of safe and nutritious food resources to people in need, and relieving hunger throughout the United States of America.
- Collaborate at the local level, coordinating services, sharing resources and providing mutual support in order to best meet the needs of hungry people. This commitment requires alignment of individual and organizational interests, with common goals, in a spirit of mutual accountability and partnership.
- Uphold professional standards and a code of conduct based on trust, mutual respect and support for one another.
Staff
Volunteer Board of Directors
Mike Orlito, President
Realtor, RE/MAX Realty One
Steve Ponticos, Vice President
CEO, Sweetwater Homes
Ed Gruber, Treasurer
Financial Advisor, Edward Jones & Associates
Steven R. Hilsdon, Col (ret), USAF, Secretary
President/CEO, Avant-grade Consulting and Professional Services, LLC
Sean Barnes
Store Manager, Winn-Dixie
Bart Bennett
Vice President and Citrus County Manager, Center State Bank
Joseph Cappuccilli
Vice President/Broker, Gulf to Lakes Real Estate
Johnny Cash
CPA; Wardlow & Cash, P.A.
Bev Goethe
Community Advocate and Administrator of Dr Bob’s Compassion Clinic
John JJ Kenney
Former County Commissioner, Board of County Commissioners, Citrus County
Jewel Lamb
Crystal Automotive / Motorcycle Group
Naomi Prendergast
Community Advocate