WINGS OF ANGELS LIMITED

The organization currently serves the chronically homeless population in the Kissimmee, Florida community. In 2023 we provided meals, clothing, hygiene bags, and blankets to 1,543 children, youth, adults, and veterans. Feeding America statistics for the Kissimmee Osceola County, Florida community food insecurity rate is 10.8%, average cost per meal is $3.73 and additional money required to meet food needs currently will cost $26,985,000 (source: https://map.feedingamerica.org). Second Harvest statistics indicate food insecurity percentages of individuals in 2020 was 18.2%, 1 in 6 individuals and 29.1% of children, 1 in 3. There are 650,900 individuals and 214,690 children experiencing food insecurities in the Kissimmee Osceola County, Florida community (source: www.feedhopenow.org).

In the Kissimmee Osceola County, Florida community food insecurity has been an issue for several years. In 2020 due to Covid the percentage of food insecurity was 13.8% and in 2021 it was 10.8%. From 2014 to 2021 there was a 1% decrease of food insecurities in the Kissimmee Osceola County, Florida community (source: www.flhealthcharts.gov). The decrease was due to food pantries providing food to the community.

The organization is addressing food insecurities, lack of housing, and unemployment by collaborating with various organizations. The number one driver of homelessness is a lack of affordable housing. We provide serve to children, youth, adults and veterans.