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
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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 🏛️
Food-insecure families need help getting nutritious meals
It won’t come as a shock that American diets aren’t the most nutritious. Karen Broussard, Second Harvest Food Bank's vice president of agency relations and programs, writes in The Orlando Sentinel about how the COVID-19 pandemic is increasing the chronic illnesses of hunger. Her guest column appeared on March 18, 2021 online and in print on March 19. According to the … [Read more...] about Food-insecure families need help getting nutritious meals
First-Ever Advocacy Town Hall Recap
If you were able to join us for our first-ever advocacy town hall - thank you for joining and learning about how policy can impact our hunger relief work. Didn't make it? I've got you covered! I was joined by Dave Krepcho, CEO/President of Second Harvest Food Bank to provide a walk through of the actions we asked you to take to increase funding for hunger relief efforts. In … [Read more...] about First-Ever Advocacy Town Hall Recap
