FEEDING EMPTY LITTLE TUMMIES INC

At Feeding Empty Little Tummies (FELT), the mission is simple—but the impact is huge. Every Friday, volunteers quietly provide food-filled backpacks to children who rely on school meals during the week but may have little or nothing to eat at home on weekends. For these kids, it’s a dependable source of nourishment when they need it most. Each bag is packed with easy-to-open, kid-friendly foods — items children can prepare on their own without needing a stove or adult help. It’s a small gesture that makes a big difference in a child’s life. The program currently serves thousands of students across Manatee County, working in partnership with local schools and relying on donations and volunteer support. When you support FELT, you’re doing more than providing food—you’re giving hope, stability, and a sense of normalcy to a child who might otherwise go without. Whether you’re donating, volunteering, or spreading the word, you’re helping to change the lives of children right here in Manatee County.