“I don’t know what I’d do without it.” It’s a common refrain among those who receive food assistance in Central Florida throughout the year, but especially around the holidays. Dozens of cars show up hours early for St. Vincent De Paul Divine Mercy Food Pantry’s biweekly drive-through food distribution, but November’s had more people waiting than usual. More than a … [Read more...] about Filling the Gaps With Food and Hope
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Good Nutrition, From Pantry to Plate
Salad or soda. Carrot sticks or potato chips. Chicken soup with rice … or chicken nuggets with fries. When it comes to nutrition, not all choices are created equal. Parents want their kids to grow up healthy and happy, and most of us know that diet – what we eat, how much, and how it’s cooked – plays a major role in overall well-being. But for the tens of thousands of … [Read more...] about Good Nutrition, From Pantry to Plate
A Fresh Take on Food Resources for Kids
“It’s not our first time,” fifth-grader Garbie said. “We do this all the time.” The Washington Shores Elementary School student is one of a team of kids who expertly unloaded a pallet of produce and sorted all the fruits and vegetables into hundreds of bags. Every month, the school receives a shipment of fresh produce for its Fresh Market program, one of the Second … [Read more...] about A Fresh Take on Food Resources for Kids
You are Spreading Holiday Hope & Cheer
As students head home for an extended holiday break, they leave behind homework, exams, and critical school-provided meals, making the need for food assistance more significant this time of year. Juggling high rent, utility bills, and essentials like food and clothing with the added pressure of providing a cheerful holiday is often overwhelming for families living paycheck … [Read more...] about You are Spreading Holiday Hope & Cheer
Now Open: Expanded Brevard Branch
With the generous support of people like you, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recently opened a new, larger distribution center in Melbourne. “No one should have to worry or think all the time about when their next meal is going to be or that they’re hungry,” says Keri, a school guidance counselor. Partnering with Second Harvest has been a lifeline for the … [Read more...] about Now Open: Expanded Brevard Branch
