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
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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
Pandemic SNAP: Helping Families Feed Kids in Need
With the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress took swift action to address concerns for children who receive free or reduced school meals during their school day. Through the CARES Act, Congress created Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer, or known as P-EBT. This allows for eligible families to receive up to $5.70, the value of both school breakfast and lunch, onto a … [Read more...] about Pandemic SNAP: Helping Families Feed Kids in Need
