A nonprofit Organization fighting food insecurity in south florida

End Food Apartheid. Transform Health. Build Stronger Communities

Operation No Food Gap, an initiative of E-RoadMap, works to dismantle food apartheid by delivering fresh, locally-grown food, empowering communities with nutrition education, and building sustainable food systems that create lasting health equity in South Florida and beyond.

WHAT WE DO​

Fighting Food Insecurity Across South Florida

Operation No Food Gap brings healthy food, nutrition education, and sustainable solutions to families across South Florida. Through programs like Food is Medicine and our future HydroHUB, we’re fighting hunger and transforming health outcomes in underserved communities.

Volunteers tending crops in a community garden as part of Operation No Food Gap’s fight against food insecurity in Palm Beach County.

2,000+ lbs

of fresh produce harvested and distributed every month to families across South Florida.

15,000+​ hours

contributed by more than 200 active community members powering our programs.

300+ families

served monthly with fresh fruits and vegetables grown in our community gardens.

ABOUT OPERATION NO FOOD GAP

Building Lasting Solutions to End Hunger in South Florida

Every dollar, every hour, every partnership powers programs like Food is Medicine, HydroHUB, and School Gardens. Together, we’re not just distributing food, we’re transforming health and resilience in underserved communities.

Volunteer loading boxes of fresh produce into a vehicle as part of Operation No Food Gap’s Food is Medicine program.

Food Is Medicine

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Partnering with the American Heart Association, our Food is Medicine program transforms community health by combining fresh food delivery with hands-on nutrition education. Through biweekly wellness events and workshops, we empower South Florida residents to prevent chronic disease, adopt lasting healthy habits, and break the cycle of food insecurity.

Students and volunteers at Inlet Grove Middle & High School participate in a hands-on community garden project in Riviera Beach, Florida.

Inlet Grove Middle School – Riviera Beach, FL

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Launched in September 2025, this initiative empowers students through hands-on garden education and culinary integration. With support from our partners, we’re expanding pantry services and creating a student-led farmers market, fostering leadership, nutrition awareness, and sustainable food access on campus.

JFK Middle School principal speaks at the grand opening of the school garden program in Riviera Beach, Florida.

JFK Middle School – Riviera Beach, FL

JFK Vikings

Cultivating student success through hands-on garden education and classroom enrichment. With a thriving Garden Club and in-class support, students gain practical skills in sustainable agriculture and STEM learning, building knowledge that nourishes both their health and their futures.

The ERM HydroHUB

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Pioneering food security in South Florida through advanced hydroponics and sustainable food distribution. The HydroHUB will deliver fresh produce directly to underserved communities while equipping local nonprofits with scalable solutions. In partnership with the E2C Entrepreneur Center, we also provide hydroponics certification programs to train the next generation of community food leaders.

Community voices

Latest news & updates

Discover the stories, milestones, and progress from Operation No Food Gap as we work to end food insecurity and strengthen communities across South Florida.

Take action today

be part of the solution to end food insecurity in South florida and beyond

From volunteering in our community gardens to supporting programs like Food is Medicine and HydroHUB, every effort matters. Join us in building healthier, stronger communities across South Florida.

Help For
Humanity

Surprise
Box​

Help For
Education​

Help For
Food​

SOME FEATURES

Build Great Futures
With Great Charity​

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TESTIMONIALS​

Our Contribution Can Help Achieve A Solution​

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“Having clean water would be like having a peaceful and happy life.”

Kawo, Dodola​

“We have cried out for clean water, but nobody has given us an ear yet.”​

Gishu, Ethiopia​

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Sumaiya, Dodola​

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SAFE + EASY GIVING ​

Your Gift Nourishes South Florida Families

Your contribution helps us grow food, expand gardens, and deliver fresh produce to families who need it most. With your support, we can fight food deserts, improve community health, and build lasting change right here in South Florida.

Donation Hotline:

561-223-9447

meet our leaders

Mission-Driven Leaders Advancing Food Security and Community Empowerment

Our board brings together dedicated community leaders, innovators, and advocates committed to creating a South Florida where every family has access to fresh, healthy food.

Portrait of Amirah Cutts, board member of Operation No Food Gap, smiling in a patterned blouse with a headband.
Amirah Cutts

Board Member​

Portrait of Bruce N. Lewis smiling in business attire as a board member of the Black Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County.
Bruce Lewis

Board Chair​

Portrait of Dorothy Ellington, board member of Operation No Food Gap.
Dorothy Ellington

Vice-Chair

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LaToya Ratleiff

Board Member​

Veleke Brown
Veleké Brown

CEO & Founder​

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Diana Reese

Board Member​

Together, We’re Building a Healthier, more Resilient South Florida

Clear results that show how fresh food, volunteer power, and strong partnerships are changing lives in South Florida every day.

Millions

RAISED

15,000+

VOLUNTEER HOURS

300+

FAMILIES SERVED

Powered by partnership

Thank you to our Sponsors and community partners

Your generosity makes it possible for us to grow food, deliver fresh produce, and expand programs that fight food insecurity and strengthen South Florida communities.