The state of Florida is poised to leave $820 million in federal pandemic food assistance for over 2 million hungry children on the table without immediate action by the Department of Children and Families, caution Florida Policy Institute, Florida Impact, No Kid Hungry, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and Feeding Tampa Bay. This assistance, which is called the … [Read more...] about Florida poised to pass up millions in federal aid meant to feed children
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Take Action Now for the Upcoming School Year
I need your help.Our community is still reeling from an unprecedented hunger crisis. Thousands of Central Floridians, including children, are experiencing hunger. Over 153,000 children in Central Florida will rely on school breakfast and lunch to get the meals they need this school year. Some of them live in your neighborhood. And it will only get worse if Congress fails to … [Read more...] about Take Action Now for the Upcoming School Year
Petition: No Child Should Go Hungry
No more homework, no more tests…no more lunch? That’s the reality for thousands of Central Florida children who rely on school meals. Summer break often means empty tummies. But it doesn’t have to be like this. As an anti-hunger advocate, you can help ensure no child goes hungry this summer. Children are even more likely than the general population to be food insecure with … [Read more...] about Petition: No Child Should Go Hungry
Creating My Narrative: Lessons from the 2021 Anti-Hunger Policy Conference
I went into the National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference to take many notes and hopefully use the knowledge I was receiving to benefit our Food Bank. I left with a community of over 200 people that wanted to come together with a clear common goal to fight against hunger. I have a Ph.D. in PovertyJimmeka Mills It is true what they say that everything comes to you right when … [Read more...] about Creating My Narrative: Lessons from the 2021 Anti-Hunger Policy Conference
Second Harvest Goes to DC, Virtually 🏛️
This year, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida was able to attend the 2021 Anti-Hunger Policy Conference - virtually! We had over 40 attendees from the food bank -- pantries, board members and staff! The two day conference ended with a full virtual day on the hill for board members and pantries. Second Harvest is thankful to have met with Congressman Darren Soto, … [Read more...] about Second Harvest Goes to DC, Virtually 🏛️
