DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Families across Central Florida are paying more at the grocery store while cuts to SNAP benefits leave many struggling to make ends meet. As demand at food banks rises, one man in Daytona Beach is stepping in to help ensure no one goes hungry.

James Roper recently donated enough food to push his total contributions to more than 20,000 pounds. That’s the equivalent of 10 tons of groceries going to food pantries across the region.

“I’ve been on the receiving side,” Roper said. “I’ve been at a food pantry, hoping I get a loaf of bread. It’s nice to be in a position now where I can give back.” James Roper helps donate food in Daytona Beach (Copyright 2025 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.)

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