In this episode of The Current by TreasureCoast.com, we sit down with Krista Garofalo, Chief Strategy Officer at Treasure Coast Food Bank. Krista shares a powerful look into the organization’s mission to alleviate hunger and build long-term stability across St. Lucie, Martin, Indian River, and Okeechobee Counties. She explains how food insecurity impacts one in four local residents, including working families, seniors, veterans, and children.

This episode dives into how the Treasure Coast Food Bank operates, from daily warehouse logistics and volunteer coordination to job training programs that equip people for careers in culinary arts, CDL trucking, hospitality, and more. Krista also discusses their response to hurricanes and disasters, including meal prep, mobile units, and community partnerships.

Listeners will hear how food assistance is just the starting point; programs now address root causes of food insecurity, like lack of access to healthcare, childcare, and stable employment. Whether you’re looking to understand local poverty better or find ways to get involved and informed, this episode offers a grounded, inside look at one of the region’s most impactful nonprofit organizations.