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This organization on the Treasure Coast is helping families deal with the loss of SNAP Benefits
United Against Poverty of Indian River County is stepping in to help families affected by the freeze of SNAP benefits…United Against Poverty addresses SNAP gap in Indian River County with grocery program
Millions of Americans, including 3 million Floridians, are still awaiting their SNAP benefits due to a federal freeze, despite court…Residents impacted by SNAP freeze can visit UP center for food vouchers
United Against Poverty of Indian River County is stepping up to support local families affected by the nationwide freeze on…Exchange Club’s Sangarita Challenge was “UP” to so Good
The United Against Poverty UP Center took on a festive, pink flamingo glow recently, with six restaurants giving it their…Many ‘thanks’ given at United Against Poverty’s Summer Social
United Against Poverty hosted a lovely oceanside Summer Social reception at Cobalt at the Vero Beach Hotel and Spa to…Burgers and Brews Fest attendees savor chance to lift ‘UP’
The heat was on at the 10th annual Burgers and Brews Festival, as participating restaurants battled it out to determine…
New refrigerated truck will bring food into local food deserts
United Against Poverty (UAP) has unveiled a new refrigerated truck to help bring food into Central Florida food deserts as…
The Impacts of Federal Cuts to Emergency Food Assistance
ORLANDO, Fla. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently notified food banks across the country that it is suspending emergency food…
Free, mobile healthcare services expanding in Fort Pierce
It's not easy for people in underprivileged communities to get access to quality healthcare and it's really hard to afford,…Vero Beach enjoys Burgers and Beer
VERO BEACH — The Burgers and Brew event was the place to be on June 29 for locals and foodies…Mobile Food Pop-up Bringing Discount Healthy Foods to PSL This Spring
The Port St. Lucie Parks & Recreation Department will host St. Lucie County’s United Against Poverty food trucks at its parks, which offer fresh,…United Against Poverty Orlando can now serve more families in need
UP Orlando will install a brand-new freezer and cooler at its grocery shopping center to help more Central Florida families…United Against Poverty’s Valentine Ball was all Heart
Supporters of United Against Poverty once again showed a whole lot of love for families in need at their annual…Coke Florida Donates 300 Laptops to the St. Lucie UP Center of United Against Poverty in Ft. Pierce for Employment Training Program
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida donated 300 new laptops to the St. Lucie UP Center of United Against Poverty to help support…United Against Poverty Orlando celebrates new freezers and fridges after hurricane hardships
Nearly $1M raised to replace units after Hurricane Ian The store, part of the Member Share Grocery Program, is located on…Hot Shots: Hand Up Luncheon
Back in September, guests mingled at the United Against Poverty St. Lucie Hand Up Luncheon, hosted at Clover Park.UP marks 20th anniversary: ‘Vision of bettering lives is reality’
At a 20th Anniversary Celebration, supporters of United Against Poverty gathered at the UP Center to applaud the remarkable growth…United Against Poverty celebrates 20 years of giving a hand-up
United Against Poverty celebrates 20 years this year in its south downtown location at 150 W. Michigan St. The registered 501(c)(3)…Vero Beach job fair at UP Center Thursday
United Against Poverty of Indian River County and CareerSource Research Coast are partnering to hold the United Against Poverty Job…Funding boost for legal self-help centers
New Access to Justice Legal Self-Help Centers – designed to help low-income residents who are trying to deal with the…Mobile Food Pop-up Bringing Discount Healthy Foods to PSL This Spring
The Port St. Lucie Parks & Recreation Department will host St. Lucie County’s United Against Poverty food assistance truck at its parks, which offer…Latest DeVos Family Foundation Grant Helps Fight Against Poverty in Central Florida
In times of financial crisis, one of the most challenging obstacles is finding where to turn for guidance and assistance.…Community Foundation Awards $175,000 to Five Local Nonprofits
Indian River Community Foundation awarded grants totaling $175,000 to nonprofit charitable organizations serving Indian River County. The grants were reviewed…
