1 in 7 Central Floridians are struggling with the reality of hunger and food insecurity. Here are some of their stories.
The Farm Bill is the nation’s largest legislative effort to address nutrition and hunger as well as provide vital resources for communities nationwide. Nutrition programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), put food bank into the hands of 765,000…
Tammi was running her family’s small business when a series of laws came into effect that forced their aviation company to close. She and her husband had three young boys to feed and turned to a food pantry for help.…
Thank you for changing Shaneka’s life. Shaneka saw her life go up in smoke, literally. First, she fled an abusive relationship. Then, without notice, the telemarking company she worked for closed its doors. When she couldn’t pay her bills any…
You make a difference in the lives of children and families every day. At nine years old, Sam was struggling to survive. In the last year, he had lost his dad and his home. He was borderline diabetic, struggled in…
“I’m grateful for this chance to have a set, steady job and spend more time with my kids.” Antonio is passionate about two things: cooking and children. When Antonio became a young father, he dropped out of high school…
“You just made my day,” Pete said with a grin. A few hours earlier Pete’s outlook hadn’t been as rosy. He woke up, got dressed and prepared for the day ahead, unsure of what to expect. He left his wife…
