As summer break continues, the situation for some kids in Central Florida is dire. Instead of planning their next adventure, they worry about their next meal. With school-provided meals no longer available, many children miss out on the nutritious meals they need to fuel their summer.Your support is more urgent than ever. Children have already gone weeks without access to … [Read more...] about Today Only: Triple Match for 3X the Meals for Central Florida Kids!
Hunger News
A Recipe for Success: Suzeline is Betting on Herself
Recently, Suzeline took a leap of faith and bet on herself. She packed up her life in New Jersey and traveled to Orlando to begin her journey. Suzeline settled into a customer support role and quickly learned she wanted a career providing greater satisfaction and purpose. She has been interested in cooking since high school, watching YouTube videos and cooking shows to learn … [Read more...] about A Recipe for Success: Suzeline is Betting on Herself
Nourishing children. Nourishing futures
Childhood hunger impacts one in five Central Florida kids. It not only keeps children from reaching their full potential but also significantly affects their health, development, and well-being. It can lead to poor academic performance, diet-related diseases, mental health issues and behavioral problems, creating challenges that can be difficult to overcome. It doesn’t have … [Read more...] about Nourishing children. Nourishing futures
Michele’s Story
"Every day I wake up, I'm blessed," says Michele. Michele is a wife, a mother and a devoted volunteer. She lives in Orlando with her husband, Bill, a disabled veteran, and her autistic son. She also struggles with medical conditions that prevent her from working. With the inflated cost of rent, utilities, clothing and groceries, there were days Michele went without food to … [Read more...] about Michele’s Story
A Helping Hand for Maria
Lending a hand to others often brings unexpected assistance your way. “I used to volunteer at a food bank in New Jersey. And now it comes around to me,” says Maria, a senior who works part-time. Without full-time hours, she’s unable to keep up with the rising costs, including food. Maria’s story is all too familiar as one in 8 Central Floridians face hunger due to rising … [Read more...] about A Helping Hand for Maria