In the News
Stories of Service
Worth Sharing
Meet the volunteers, neighbors, and community partners behind The Children’s Table—and see how local compassion is earning national attention.
Neighbors helping neighbors makes news
Every feature below tells part of the same story: people showing up for one another. Explore coverage of our founders, volunteers, food distributions, and the rural communities we are honored to serve.
Recent Coverage
WCJB TV20 · September 4, 2026
Children’s Table Raises $12,000 to Help Feed Families
WCJB returned after the ride to report that the community fundraiser raised approximately $12,000 to support rural families. Watch the WCJB report →
Levy County Citizen · September 3, 2026
Veterans Ride Fundraiser Benefits The Children’s Table
The Levy County Citizen documented the inaugural ride and the Veterans organizations, riders, volunteers, and communities that came together to support the food bank. Read the article →
WCJB TV20 · August 29, 2026
Veterans Ride to Raise Money for Rural Food Bank
WCJB covered the ride as Veterans, community members, volunteers, motorcycles, and other vehicles traveled through Levy and Dixie counties for The Children’s Table. Watch the WCJB report →
Florida American Legion Riders · August 29, 2026
Chapter 383 Supports the Children’s Table Ride
The Florida American Legion Riders shared Chapter 383’s participation in the charity event supporting The Children’s Table and rural families. View the Facebook post →
Mainstreet Daily News · August 21, 2026
Veterans Ride to Benefit The Children’s Table
Mainstreet Daily News previewed the ride and invited motorcyclists, drivers, volunteers, and community supporters to participate in the fundraiser. Read the article →
WCJB TV20 · July 31, 2026
The Children’s Table Hosts Barn Sale Fundraiser
WCJB visited the Bronson barn sale, where community purchases helped support the food bank’s continuing work throughout rural North Central Florida. Watch the WCJB report →
WCJB TV20 · May 2, 2026
North Central Florida Celebrates Mr. Bill’s 97th Birthday
The community gathered to honor Mr. Bill and the food-bank mission he and Mrs. Verna began together. Watch the WCJB report →
WUFT · April 3, 2026
Setting a Table With Millions of Meals
WUFT profiles the 97-year-old founder who still works daily at the rural food bank he helped establish in 1996. Read the WUFT profile →
Thanksgiving 2025
WCJB TV20 · November 24, 2025
Hundreds Served at the Annual Thanksgiving Feast
Volunteers cooked, packed, welcomed guests, and served a warm holiday meal in Archer. Watch the WCJB report →
WUFT · November 21, 2025
The Children’s Table Prepares Its Thanksgiving Feast
WUFT previewed the annual community feast and shared how families could receive a free holiday meal. Read the WUFT story →
Community Recognition · November 2025
A Legacy of Compassion: Mr. Bill and Mrs. Verna
The Community Foundation of North Central Florida honored the Browns with its Community Champion Award. Watch the celebration →
Woman’s World · June 2025
From a Home Garden to a Source of Hope
Read how Bill and Verna transformed a garden and a commitment to children into a food program serving rural families. Read the feature →
WCJB TV20 · May 6, 2025
Community Celebrates Mr. Bill’s 96th Birthday
A birthday fundraiser brought friends, veterans, musicians, volunteers, and supporters together to celebrate Mr. Bill. Read the WCJB story →
National Recognition · 2025
A Volunteer’s Journey—and a National Honor
National coverage introduced a wider audience to The Children’s Table and Mr. Bill’s decades of service. Watch the story →
Earlier Stories and Honors
Mainstreet Daily News · May 10, 2024
Children’s Table Co-Founder Celebrates 95th Birthday
A community celebration recognized Mr. Bill’s military service, volunteer leadership, and commitment to feeding local families. Read the article →
Levy County Citizen · 2024
A Food-Bank Founder’s 95th Birthday
The Levy County Citizen also documented the celebration and Mr. Bill’s long record of community service. Read the article →
National News Coverage · January 2024
Community Rallies Around a Food-Bank Founder
The story of Mr. Bill’s decades of service reached a national audience as supporters sought recognition for the veteran and community leader. Watch the report →
We Can Be Heroes Foundation · January 14, 2023
Unsung Heroes: Bill and Verna Brown
A tribute to the Browns and their lifelong commitment to feeding children and families in rural North Central Florida. Read the tribute →
WCJB TV20 · March 7, 2022
The Children’s Table Hosts Its Weekly Distribution
WCJB visited the Bronson distribution as volunteers prepared to serve hundreds amid rising grocery prices. Watch the report →
WCJB TV20 · October 18, 2021
Food Banks Experience Higher Demand
This report examined increasing demand for food assistance and the pressure rising costs placed on local families and food banks. Watch the report →
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