It's officially summer. While school is in recess, there's one thing that doesn't take a summer break: hunger. When school lets out for summer, so do the nutritious meals many kids rely on. Without free and reduced-priced breakfasts and lunches in the school cafeteria, a harsh reality sets in for many Central Florida families. The additional cost of groceries in the summer … [Read more...] about Hunger doesn’t take a summer break
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 … [Read more...] about Celebrating New Culinary Graduates
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. Rising prices, from eggs to utilities, have families living paycheck to … [Read more...] about You Deliver Meals and Hope All Summer Long
Things Are Getting Better Because of You
Every day, one in seven Central Florida neighbors—and one in six kids—faces hunger. Amy is one of them. Becoming a mother is a significant milestone for Amy. She stepped away from her career as a professional chef to stay at home and raise her son. When her boyfriend lost his job, Amy sought ways to stretch their budget without compromising nutrition. She discovered a food … [Read more...] about Things Are Getting Better Because of You
Ensuring Food Gets Into the Cars – and Hands – of Neighbors Facing Hunger
Mobile food distributions happen daily across Central Florida, often in multiple places simultaneously. One location is in DeLand. The day begins like any other mobile drop in an empty parking lot. This time, it is at the Neighborhood Center of West Volusia, one of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida's 870 feeding partners. When the Food Bank truck arrives, the … [Read more...] about Ensuring Food Gets Into the Cars – and Hands – of Neighbors Facing Hunger
