Recent Stories
Volusia Pantry Steps in and Steps Up for Neighbors Facing Hunger
Leonor recently visited Our Lady of Hope Food Pantry in Port Orange for the first time.
Her vehicle broke down, causing her family an unexpected major expense, leaving little money leftover for food.
“It’s so helpful considering my circumstances of today,” she said. “Everything is so expensive, and rent is high.”
Many Central Florida neighbors are just one unexpected expense or emergency away from becoming food insecure. With household budgets already stretched thin, a vehicle repair, medical bill or appliance replacement can send things into financial chaos.
More Volusia Pantry Steps in and Steps Up for Neighbors Facing Hunger
Celebrating New Culinary Graduates
On Saturday, June 7, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recognized 17 Culinary Training Program students during a graduation ceremony. Food bank staff, family, friends, and employers joined the celebration to recognize each student’s achievements. In addition to learning hands-on food preparation and gaining kitchen training similar to the curriculum of professional culinary institutions, students spend part of their days in the classroom, learning career and life skills to help them pursue entry-level food-industry jobs.
You Deliver Meals and Hope All Summer Long
Last month, the school bell rang for the last time. Homework, vocabulary tests and the hustle and bustle of the school year came to a screeching halt. While many aspects of a child’s life are on hold this summer, one thing doesn’t take a break: the need for regular access to healthy, nutritious food.
