Giving Tuesday is officially here! Mullinax Ford New Smyrna Beach is matching your gift today, up to $30,000. Tune in LIVE to WESH 2 News today to see your impact in action. In Central Florida, 1 in 5 kids is at risk of going to bed hungry every night. Your gift can double today to provide much-needed nutritious meals they need to grow and thrive. Lisa, a parent … [Read more...] about Give Hope on Giving Tuesday
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Snack Packs Provide Weekend Meals for Kids
In Central Florida, one in five kids is at risk of going to bed hungry. Lisa, a parent engagement liaison at a local school, sees this harsh reality every day. “It’s heartbreaking to see a kid who hasn’t eaten over the weekend,” she explains. “They can’t think. They can’t learn. They just start crying. It makes me want to cry too.”Many of the students she works with have … [Read more...] about Snack Packs Provide Weekend Meals for Kids
Florida Foodie: Enas Gebaly found ‘magic’ in baking
Enas Gebaly, a graduate of Second Harvest's Culinary Training Program, recently appeared on the Florida Foodie podcast with News 6 WKMG to share how your support brought the magic back into her life. The pandemic hit Enas Gebaly and her family hard. Her husband lost his job and it prevented Gebaly from traveling to see her family, who still lives in Egypt. For her, … [Read more...] about Florida Foodie: Enas Gebaly found ‘magic’ in baking
Tell Congress: Don’t Increase Hunger in Central Florida
Congress is debating what to include in upcoming budget reconciliation legislation that could expand lifesaving anti-hunger programs. But those programs are on the chopping block right now! An estimated 120,000 Central Florida children are at-risk of going to bed hungry tonight. They rely on crucial anti-hunger programs to grow, learn and thrive. We urge Congress to ensure … [Read more...] about Tell Congress: Don’t Increase Hunger in Central Florida
Thanks for your advocacy
Last month, we asked you to lend your voice to ensure the state of Florida accepted federal funds for the Summer EBT program -- and you responded! 194 Second Harvest advocates took action and told Governor Ron DeSantis that it wasn't too late for Florida to accept this much needed assistance to eligible children and their families. Florida was poised to leave $820 million on … [Read more...] about Thanks for your advocacy
