March is National Nutrition Month, a time to focus on how what you eat affects your health. There’s more to consider about your health than simply eating better and exercising. According to the County Health Rankings Model of Health, our personal health choices only account for about 30% of our overall health. Your health is significantly influenced by factors beyond your … [Read more...] about Beyond the Table: Social Determinants of Health
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Better Diet, Better Health
Food is directly related to health and well-being, whether it's butternut squash or a hamburger. Unfortunately, kids, families, and seniors trying to stretch a limited budget often remove fresh, healthy food from their shopping carts, replacing it with calorie-dense and nutritionally deficient foods. This approach might keep food in the pantry but can lead to chronic, … [Read more...] about Better Diet, Better Health
Serving Our Veterans
“A lot of people don’t realize the struggles of veterans,” Agustin “Augie” Serrano explains. Through a partnership with the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, he develops relationships with homeless veterans, visiting them and offering food and housing. “All kinds of circumstances bring them to be homeless,” he said. “My job is trying to reintegrate them back … [Read more...] about Serving Our Veterans
Start Your Day with Gratitude
You may have a morning routine that includes coffee, news, and a commute to the office. Or your day may start with the school car line, social media scrolling and a game of Wordle. Sonia called Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida this morning to start her day with gratitude. “I want you to know I appreciate whatever you do for me,” her message begins. She is a … [Read more...] about Start Your Day with Gratitude
Hope & Relief in Unprecedented Times
It’s fair to say that none of us were prepared for the serious disruption that the COVID-19 pandemic brought to our lives and our community. For thousands of our neighbors, however, the ‘disruption’ was literally devastating. As jobs were furloughed or ended, and last paychecks spent, it did not take long for many to face the prospect of hunger for themselves and … [Read more...] about Hope & Relief in Unprecedented Times
