“When you’re hungry, you don’t care about eating healthy.” It’s a myth so often repeated that it’s become entrenched in our culture – the idea that families living with food insecurity are happy to reach for chips or soda to get the calories they need to make it through the day. But across Central Florida, the facts tell a different story: Folks are hungry for nutritious … [Read more...] about Pass the Veggies: Central Florida Is Hungry for Nutrition Education
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Project VEGGIE Aims to Curb Picky Eating
Getting kids to eat vegetables can be challenging, but increasing their exposure to fresh produce may help. A health education and behavior professor from the University of Florida has launched a research project to find out. Project VEGGIE (Vegetable Eating Gets Going with Increased Exposure) is a 12-week pilot program that brings together Second Harvest Food Bank of … [Read more...] about Project VEGGIE Aims to Curb Picky Eating
Central Florida Spotlight: Health and Hunger
Health and hunger are deeply connected, and access to nutritious food is essential in preventing diet-related chronic diseases. Unfortunately, for many neighbors facing hunger and trying to stretch a limited budget, fresh and healthy foods are often the first to go, replaced with lower-cost, calorie-dense options. While this may keep food on the table, it can contribute to … [Read more...] about Central Florida Spotlight: Health and Hunger
When Prices Go Up, Hunger Hits Harder
You've seen the news. Prices are rising from gas to groceries. That means families and seniors facing hunger are forced to make difficult choices—like buying less of the food they need or paying for life-saving medication. You can make a difference right now and provide the hope and meals they need to face these uncertain times. When you make a gift today, your gift triples! … [Read more...] about When Prices Go Up, Hunger Hits Harder
You are Fueling Student Success
Stocking the shelves at school markets means one less stop for busy families rushing from work to pick up students after school. Increasing access to nutritious food and reducing barriers to it is one key component of the School Partnerships Program. “I was looking for help, and the school recommended the market to me,” explains Kenyetta, as she and her daughters pick up … [Read more...] about You are Fueling Student Success
