Hana first came face to face with poverty when she visited China. Upon returning back to the United States, she noticed more and more people in her community facing hunger, homelessness and other dire circumstances. Overwhelmed by how big of a problem food insecurity is – 1 in 7 Central Floridians and 1 in 5 kids experience hunger each year – and unsure of how to make … [Read more...] about Fighting Hunger is a Work of HeART
Food & Fund Drives
‘It’s a blessing’: Need for food remains high as Osceola County continues to grow
From Sheldon Dutes of WESH 2 NewsLast year, Fonseca and his volunteers helped WESH 2 feed more than 800 families in one day during the Share Your Christmas food giveaway in Osceola County.Cars started arriving seven hours before the event began last year.This year the need hasn't subsided."At the beginning of the year it wasn't like this," Fonseca said. "There was like 300, … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a blessing’: Need for food remains high as Osceola County continues to grow
Fall Food and Fund Drives are in Full Swing
With the fall holiday season in full swing, individuals, companies, and organizations are looking for ways to give back. One young man stepping up to the plate is Logan Zack, an avid baseball player from Oakland in west Orange County. “I know there are many families that struggle to feed themselves and their kids,” says Logan. “I am lucky that I don’t have to worry about my … [Read more...] about Fall Food and Fund Drives are in Full Swing
Thank you for providing a summer of hope
Dear Food Bankers and Food Bank lovers, THANK YOU! We are intensely grateful for your generosity and spirit. Each year, the Swamp Sistas rally and raise money to help feed kids whose families struggle with hunger, especially over the summer months. Members of our group who work in underserved communities have a heightened awareness of this critical problem, and we’re … [Read more...] about Thank you for providing a summer of hope
Swamp Sistas Join Forces to Help Feed Kids
Devastatingly, nearly 150,000 children will face hunger in Central Florida, this summer. Kids need adequate nutrition in order for their bodies and minds to develop, and the time to act is now. The Swamp Sistas, a grassroots movement of musicians, artists, and fans, led by songwriter Beth McKee, is determined to help close this hunger gap. Listen in as members of the … [Read more...] about Swamp Sistas Join Forces to Help Feed Kids
