Despite our best planning, life happens. Plans change. Maria knows this all too well. When she began to experience vertigo, her doctor told her that she couldn’t drive or go to work. “The situation was hard, very, very hard,” Maria recalls. A friend told her about a food pantry that could help with groceries until she was able to go back to work. “I called and, just … [Read more...] about You are a Lifeline
Stories of Hope & Courage
Students and Families Receive Help, New Foods at School Partnerships
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s School Partnership Program spent the first semester of the school year working with local partners and schools to fight childhood hunger. By working together, these powerful partnerships help eliminate obstacles preventing students and families from accessing the food resources they need to learn, grow and thrive. First, having … [Read more...] about Students and Families Receive Help, New Foods at School Partnerships
After School Meals Provide Stability for Students and Parents
Kids just want to be kids. However, studies show that one in five children in Central Florida are at risk of facing hunger at some point this year. Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, along with volunteers, partners, and financial supporters, aims to ensure kids have access to the healthy, nutritious meals they need to thrive. One solution is Kids Café, an … [Read more...] about After School Meals Provide Stability for Students and Parents
Serving others through food
Jeremy’s life is defined by service. “Volunteering is my greatest joy,” explains Jeremy. “I like serving my fellow man, especially veterans because I am a disabled veteran.” His service began as an Eagle Scout and later as an Air Force linguist. Since returning to civilian life, Jeremy has found a supportive community and dedicates his time to ensuring that veterans have … [Read more...] about Serving others through food
Moms Make Tough Decisions to Feed Their Families
Every day, mothers make hundreds, if not thousands, of decisions for themselves and their families. As a mother of a toddler and infant twins, Ferayda knows this all too well. She juggles feeding schedules, nap times, the never-ending laundry, and the family budget. “We have to designate a lot of money from our budget for food, especially milk and formula,” explains Ferayda. … [Read more...] about Moms Make Tough Decisions to Feed Their Families