CEO’s Message
Dear Friends,
Set, SNAP, hike! Pun (or punt) intended, CROS Ministries is snapping into action to “Tackle Hunger” as we sprint to the 2025 end zone. The last few months have sent us into an unprecedented offense with the government remaining shut and the temporary delay of SNAP benefits. This has increased the needs of the 192,000 residents in Palm Beach County who struggle with hunger. As a result, our food pantries have seen more individuals and families. Thankfully, our offense includes the best players: a team of incredible community partners, donors, volunteers, and fully-committed staff, who work tirelessly on the frontlines to feed the hungry in Palm Beach and Martin Counties.
We recently met Teresa, a mother in her 60’s who takes care of her older disabled son and has been fostering her granddaughter since she was three days old. Teresa is on disability as she continues chemo treatments which she has been undergoing for years. She showed up to one of our food pantry locations at the end of October to ask for help for the first time in her life because she faces the real worry of losing more than $900/month in SNAP benefits. Thankfully, we were there to fill in that gap for food to help Teresa and her family.
In the spirit of the holiday season, we are grateful for your support to ensure access to healthy food for all in need. I call on you to join our offensive team and help give others, like Teresa renewed hope and tomorrows. Join me in in standing in the gap and ensuring that no one in our community goes hungry, not just today or tomorrow, but throughout the year. You can make a real difference! With 92 cents of every dollar going directly to our programs, your support will put food on the table for our brothers and sisters in need.
Snap into action and join us in tackling hunger by helping to provide access to healthy food for all.
With Gratitude and Hope,
Ruth Mageria
CEO
