Khyona does everything she can to keep her family afloat, but the perpetual stress of being one unexpected expense away from facing homelessness and food insecurity weighs on her. The Mascotte mother of two earns as much as she can from driving for a meal-delivery service. She recalled driving through an area with many people experiencing homelessness near the roadside, when … [Read more...] about Help for Families is Crucial During Summer Months
Finding a Future in the Culinary Training Program
Not long ago, Sharin felt discouraged. She loved her job at a grocery store bakery and really wanted to advance. She shared her aspirations with her supervisor. “She said I had to put in years,” Sharin said. “I wanted to do this now.” Then, her sister showed her a flyer for Second Harvest Food Bank’s Culinary Training Program. “My whole family knows I love cooking,” … [Read more...] about Finding a Future in the Culinary Training Program
Fighting Summer Hunger Takes Many Forms
Hunger doesn’t take a summer break, and neither do the people who fight it. All summer long, people connected to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida – employees, volunteers, donors, supporters and community partners – all have been working to make sure local kids have healthy, nutritious meals while school is out. These are a few of the voices telling the story of … [Read more...] about Fighting Summer Hunger Takes Many Forms
Fighting Summer Hunger With Better Rural Access
Summer BreakSpot sites serve up no-cost meals for kids and teens every weekday while school is out. However, the traditional model of free meals for kids aged 18 and under that are served and eaten onsite twice a day doesn't work for every family. Sometimes kids are at home instead of in a summer childcare program, or transportation to a feeding site twice a day is not … [Read more...] about Fighting Summer Hunger With Better Rural Access
Culinary Arts are a Tool in the Fight Against Hunger
The Culinary Arts are essential in fighting hunger and feeding hope at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. In multiple ways, the food bank’s programs heavily involve culinary work, emphasize the importance of good nutrition and demonstrate building community through food. The Food Bank’s Culinary Training, Medically Tailored Meals and childhood hunger programs, … [Read more...] about Culinary Arts are a Tool in the Fight Against Hunger
