The holiday season is right around the corner, but it doesn't mean a traditional large meal for many of our neighbors. Even at this celebratory time of year, 1 in 8 people and 1 in 5 children in Central Florida are facing hunger.You can help provide meals to make this time of year more joyful. Starting a Virtual Food Drive only takes a few minutes, but it has a lasting impact. … [Read more...] about Be a force for good, start a virtual food drive
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Moms Make Tough Decisions to Feed Their Families
Every day, mothers make hundreds, if not thousands, of decisions for themselves and their families. As a mother of a toddler and infant twins, Ferayda knows this all too well. She juggles feeding schedules, nap times, the never-ending laundry, and the family budget. “We have to designate a lot of money from our budget for food, especially milk and formula,” explains Ferayda. … [Read more...] about Moms Make Tough Decisions to Feed Their Families
Food Provides Stability for Students and Families
It’s impossible to concentrate in math class, contribute to group projects or stay on top of homework when all you can think about is not what but if there will be dinner. Second Harvest’s School Partnership Program meets students and families where they are – at school. With snack packs, school markets and fresh produce distributions, each partnership aims to expand access … [Read more...] about Food Provides Stability for Students and Families
Combating Childhood Hunger with Nutritious Meals This Summer
For most kids, summer is a time away from the stress of school and full of sun-soaked adventure. But for others, it highlights a harsh reality. In Central Florida, one in five kids are facing hunger, an issue that is compounded when schools close for summer break. That’s why Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida works with local parks and recreation centers, … [Read more...] about Combating Childhood Hunger with Nutritious Meals This Summer
The Season of Sharing
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) helped ease the burden of hunger for families this holiday season with their annual food distribution event. The 13th annual holiday food distribution event provided 3,400 families with enough food to provide 156,526 meals over the upcoming winter break. Volunteers spread out around bus loops … [Read more...] about The Season of Sharing