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Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture was honored today for his efforts to end hunger.

The Second Harvest of the Big Bend presented the award during its annual Bowls of Hope event at the state capitol. Bowls of Hope is an ongoing effort to raise awareness of the state’s food needs. Rebecca Brislain, the Executive Director of the Florida Association of Food Banks, says the need has grown since the Great Recession struck Florida.

“There is abundance here in Florida and there is an opportunity for them to step up to the plate and help us find more fruits and vegetables to meet people’s needs,” said Brislain.

The Florida Association of Food Banks takes donations year round. They’re also collecting fresh fruits and vegetables farmers aren’t able to sell to grocers because of their shape or size.