"There are times in life when your inner self is really battling and trying to get through, out into the world, and you may not know how," Angeline said. "But when opportunity strikes and you see that you have the potential of making a difference in the world, … don't hesitate on taking it. That's just life putting you where you need to be." After spending three years at … [Read more...] about Taking a Chance on Yourself Can Change Everything
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Your 2024 Impact
Happy New Year! On behalf of everyone at Second Harvest Food Bank, thank you for your support in 2024. In a year filled with uncertainty, ranging from severe weather to economic shifts, you were a beacon of hope for your neighbors facing hunger. With your help, Second Harvest Food Bank provided 82 million meals last year for families, kids and seniors in Brevard, Lake, … [Read more...] about Your 2024 Impact
Holiday Hope for 3,400 Families
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and Orange County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services set out on December 14 to provide meals – and hope – for the holidays at the 15th annual holiday food drop. Students heading home for the two-week holiday not only take a break from homework and tests, they also leave behind free, school-provided meals, making the need for … [Read more...] about Holiday Hope for 3,400 Families
Filling the Gaps With Food and Hope
“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 the St. Vincent De Paul Divine Mercy Food Pantry’s biweekly drive-through food distribution, but November had more people waiting than usual. More than a … [Read more...] about Filling the Gaps With Food and Hope
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
