Feb 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
Feeding America reports that people living in rural communities often face hunger at higher rates than people who live in urban areas. In fact, 2.2 million households in rural communities face hunger (Feeding America). Further, rural communities make up 63% of...
Feb 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
Gulf Coast Foundation Awards MEANS Database a Community Grant Sarasota, FL (1, Feb 2022): MEANS Database is pleased to announce that Gulf Coast Community Foundation has awarded a $10,000 Community Grant designated for capacity building to serve Sarasota County to...
Dec 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
As we approach the end of the year, we begin to reflect on all that has happened and been accomplished over the last twelve months. Whether it be our personal or professional achievements, or our shortcomings, the last twelve months have been a whirlwind of emotions...
Nov 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
There are an estimated 2.4 million hired farmworkers in the US, including migrant, seasonal, year-round, and guest program workers. These farm workers play an indispensable role in the production of crops in the United States. Without these workers, American farmers...
Oct 29, 2021 | What's New
MEANS Database was created by passionate youth at the beginning of 2015. Co-founder and Chair of the Board Maria Rose was able to build out the beginnings of MEANS because she was afforded opportunities by adults and institutions who took a chance on her as a...