Helping Our Community Thrive Together

Join us in supporting the needy and building a stronger community through food distribution and aid.

Rated 5 stars by volunteers

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Welcome to Sunshine Bend Community Development

We are dedicated to serving our community through food distribution, support for hurricane victims, and uplifting those in need. Join us in making a difference in Northern Florida.

Several people wearing masks and gloves are involved in what appears to be a food distribution event. They are handling and packing food items in bags. A large box labeled 'California Strawberries' is in the foreground.
Several people wearing masks and gloves are involved in what appears to be a food distribution event. They are handling and packing food items in bags. A large box labeled 'California Strawberries' is in the foreground.

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Community Support Services

Helping the needy through food distribution and community building initiatives in Northern Florida.

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man in red t-shirt holding white plastic bottle
Food Distribution Program

Providing food assistance to over 1500 individuals in need during crises.

Volunteer Opportunities

Join us in making a difference by volunteering for our community support initiatives.

Hurricane Relief Efforts

Supporting hurricane victims with essential supplies and food for recovery and rebuilding.

Community Support

Helping the needy through food distribution and community building efforts.

Meet the Founders: Clyde & Claudette Alexander

Founders, Sunshine Bend Community Development Corporation
A Ministry of Hope, Help, and Healing

Clyde and Claudette Alexander are the passionate founders of Sunshine Bend Community Development Corporation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and ministry rooted in their deep faith and lifelong mission to serve others. Located in Madison, Florida, Sunshine Bend is more than an organization—it’s a beacon of compassion and support for individuals and families in need.

With a heart for community outreach, the Alexanders have dedicated their lives to helping people through food distribution, housing assistance, spiritual care, and essential life resources. Through a powerful partnership with Farm Share, they have distributed food to thousands of families across Madison County, ensuring no one is left behind in times of need.

Sunshine Bend CDC is not only a hub for resource connection but also a ministry of healing—offering hope to the hopeless, comfort to the broken, and real help to those facing life’s hardest challenges. Under Clyde and Claudette’s leadership, the organization has become a trusted pillar of support, bridging the gap between crisis and stability for countless individuals.

Their unwavering commitment to service continues to transform lives, uplift communities, and spread the light of love and faith throughout Florida.

Community Impact

Helping those in need through food distribution and community support.

Sunshine Bend Community Development Corporation has truly changed lives in our town. Their dedication to helping the homeless and needy is inspiring and impactful.

John D.
A group of children and a few adults are gathered outdoors, with some children holding food containers. They appear to be waiting in line or engaging in a communal activity. The setting looks informal, possibly in a rural or community space.
A group of children and a few adults are gathered outdoors, with some children holding food containers. They appear to be waiting in line or engaging in a communal activity. The setting looks informal, possibly in a rural or community space.

Northern Florida

The volunteers at Sunshine Bend are amazing! They provided food and support during tough times, especially after the hurricane. Truly a blessing for our community.

A group of people are standing in line outdoors, receiving food from large pots. Several individuals are holding plates filled with rice while others are serving a yellow curry-like dish. The setting appears to be a casual gathering in a field with trees and buildings in the background.
A group of people are standing in line outdoors, receiving food from large pots. Several individuals are holding plates filled with rice while others are serving a yellow curry-like dish. The setting appears to be a casual gathering in a field with trees and buildings in the background.
Tracy R.

Northern Florida

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Support

Helping the community through food distribution efforts.

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Contact

Clyde@SunshineBendCDC.com

Phone: 850-973-0741

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