For most kids, summer is a time away from the stress of school and full of sun-soaked adventure. But for others, it highlights a harsh reality. In Central Florida, one in five kids are facing hunger, an issue that is compounded when schools close for summer break. That’s why Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida works with local parks and recreation centers, … [Read more...] about Combating Childhood Hunger with Nutritious Meals This Summer
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The Season of Sharing
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) helped ease the burden of hunger for families this holiday season with their annual food distribution event. The 13th annual holiday food distribution event provided 3,400 families with enough food to provide 156,526 meals over the upcoming winter break. Volunteers spread out around bus loops … [Read more...] about The Season of Sharing
After School Meals Impact the Lives of Local Kids
Children face so much today, and knowing that some are doing it on empty stomachs can be unsettling. In Central Florida, one in five kids is experiencing hunger. To combat childhood hunger, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida partners with local after-school programs to offer meals and snacks to fill the gap for students and their parents. One example is at … [Read more...] about After School Meals Impact the Lives of Local Kids
Student helping students
One in five kids in Central Florida faces hunger. Without proper nutrition, kids face delayed growth and development. They may also act out in school, withdraw socially, and cannot reach their academic potential. One way to combat childhood hunger is by meeting students and families where they are: at school. Through Second Harvest School Partnerships, students, parents, and … [Read more...] about Student helping students
You Help Kids Be Kids This Summer
After completing book reports, science fair projects, and exams, nothing sounds better than a nice long break from school. This month, kids are trading tardy bells and pop quizzes for video game marathons, sleep-away camps, beach trips, and all the fun they can pack into summer break. For 75 days this summer, kids can be kids. Unless they are among the one in five kids in … [Read more...] about You Help Kids Be Kids This Summer
