A gallon of milk may seem like a small thing. It is often just an errand to pick up on the way home from work. But at $4, or more, a gallon of milk may be out of reach for…
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“Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” – Fred Rogers Last fall, Cameron Michael felt a strong desire to get involved in his community. As a political science major at Seminole State College, he especially…
At nine years old, Sam had the weight of the world on his shoulders. In the last year, he had lost his dad and his home. He was borderline diabetic, struggled in school and didn’t sleep well. His family of six was…
Elected officials make important decisions that impact how we grow, produce, manufacture and market our food across the country. Many of the decisions made in Congress, the state Legislature, or even your local council, affect the food bank and our…
There is no end to the news articles, research papers, documentaries or good-natured advice on what we should or should not eat. With conflicting reports found in news media, social media, blogs and other sources, it can be difficult to…
Last fall, in the wake of Hurricane Maria, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida launched the first bi-lingual class of its successful Culinary Training Program. Over the course of 16 weeks, the students learned the culinary and life skills…