DAVIE, Fla. — Feeding South Florida hosted its 15th annual Outrun Hunger 5K on Saturday, drawing hundreds of participants to Vista View Park in Davie as the organization continues its yearlong 45th anniversary celebration.
The signature event raised funds to support the nonprofit’s mission of providing food and resources to families across Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties. An awards ceremony followed the walk/run.
Paco Velez, president and CEO of Feeding South Florida, said the organization remains focused on addressing growing food insecurity in the region.
He said the event helps fund programs that provide immediate access to nutritious food and support advocacy and education efforts. He also noted that for every $1 donated, the organization can provide about four meals.
“Everybody was happy. They were excited. They were motivated. They were eager to run, and it showed in the times,” Velez said. “But the most important part is that we are able to help a lot of families here today.”
He also emphasized the role of volunteers, saying more than 36,000 people assist the organization each year across food distribution and events.
“Our volunteers are the lifeblood of our organization,” Velez said.
Organizers said more than 1.2 million people in South Florida are food insecure, with one in nine residents unsure where their next meal will come from due to rising costs for housing, groceries, fuel and other expenses.
The organization also highlighted recent donations, including eggs from partners Cal-Maine and Morningstar Farms, which Velez said are a high-demand protein source for families.
Participants could register as individuals or teams, and those not running were encouraged to support the effort through personalized fundraising pages by clicking here.
Registration is currently open to all four counties that Feeding South Florida serves, including Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties.
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