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Nutritious Meals to Bring Everyone Together
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is proud to share this collection of recipes with you. You will find simple meals that inspire and encourage you to try new foods, prepare fresh produce with simple techniques, and enjoy delicious and nutritious meals.
Furthermore, you’ll gain insights into Second Harvest’s efforts to bridge the gap between health and hunger in our community.
Project VEGGIE Aims to Curb Picky Eating
Getting kids to eat vegetables can be challenging, but increasing their exposure to fresh produce may help.
A health education and behavior professor from the University of Florida has launched a research project to find out.
Project VEGGIE (Vegetable Eating Gets Going with Increased Exposure) is a 12-week pilot program that brings together Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida in partnership with UF Professor Dr. Layton Reeser-Oyer, the Early Learning Coalition of Orange County and volunteers from the University of Central Florida.
Central Florida Spotlight: Health and Hunger
Health and hunger are deeply connected, and access to nutritious food is essential in preventing diet-related chronic diseases. Unfortunately, for many neighbors facing hunger and trying to stretch a limited budget, fresh and healthy foods are often the first to go, replaced with lower-cost, calorie-dense options. While this may keep food on the table, it can contribute to long-term health issues and increased healthcare costs.
WFTV’s Central Florida Spotlight recently hosted a conversation with Dawn Koffarnus, Second Harvest’s Chief Health Systems and Financial Officer, and Second Harvest’s Maureen Hawkins, director of health and hunger strategies. They discussed Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s commitment to providing access to nutritious food, building strong healthcare partnerships, and offering nutrition education to support the well-being of our community.
