Residents of Paisley have to travel ten miles in either direction to get to a grocery store. Access to food, especially nutritious and fresh food, is limited in the small east Lake County community that is considered a food desert. Impact Paisley food pantry leaders, with the support of the community, are trying to change that by joining Second Harvest Food Bank of … [Read more...] about Nutritious Pantry Network Expands to Bring Healthy Food Closer to Neighbors
Added Storage Capacity Expands Reach in Marion County
Adding one refrigerated storage trailer at the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida branch in Ocala has increased access to nutritious food for thousands of Marion County neighbors. A second Conex box, an insulated, climate-controlled shipping container, was installed at the branch earlier this year to increase storage capacity for perishable foods such as produce, … [Read more...] about Added Storage Capacity Expands Reach in Marion County
Donald Found New Opportunities
At 48, Donald did not expect any more new, exciting opportunities. While a student in Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s Culinary Training Program, Donald was in a residential recovery program at a local rehabilitation center. His required work therapy in the kitchen there led to the discovery that he loved to cook. “This has shown me I have a lot of … [Read more...] about Donald Found New Opportunities
Filling in the Gaps Over Summer Break
Jaxon ate his whole salad during lunch at Midway Safe Harbor’s Summer Break Spot. Well, almost. “I didn’t eat those cucumbers,” the 7-year-old said. “But I did like the tomatoes. And I really like the meat and cheese.” Jaxon attends a summer camp program at Midway, which is one of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s Summer Break Spot sites, where breakfast … [Read more...] about Filling in the Gaps Over Summer Break
Helping Neighbors Find Stability Through Food
Premwatie persevered through many personal challenges to provide for her family. She moved to Central Florida as a single mother of three boys, working as a Certified Nursing Assistant in an assisted living facility. Her circumstances were made even more challenging when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, undergoing chemotherapy treatment and a double … [Read more...] about Helping Neighbors Find Stability Through Food
