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
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Your Voice Was Heard
The past year has been incredibly difficult. The pandemic has brought unprecedented changes including the economic downturn, turmoil and increased food insecurity. However, with your help, we've made a difference for our Central Florida neighbors facing hunger. We have made major gains in the fight against the increasing hunger crisis. Because of you, 728 messages were sent … [Read more...] about Your Voice Was Heard
Take Action Now for the Upcoming School Year
I need your help.Our community is still reeling from an unprecedented hunger crisis. Thousands of Central Floridians, including children, are experiencing hunger. Over 153,000 children in Central Florida will rely on school breakfast and lunch to get the meals they need this school year. Some of them live in your neighborhood. And it will only get worse if Congress fails to … [Read more...] about Take Action Now for the Upcoming School Year
Rep. Val Demings Requests Federal Funding for Culinary Training Program
Rep. Val Demings (FL-10) recently announced that funding for ten community projects in Florida's 10th Congressional District successfully passed the House Appropriations Committee last Friday. Included in the list of projects requested by Rep. Demings and included in the legislation is $769,160 for Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s Culinary Workforce Training … [Read more...] about Rep. Val Demings Requests Federal Funding for Culinary Training Program
Petition: No Child Should Go Hungry
No more homework, no more tests…no more lunch? That’s the reality for thousands of Central Florida children who rely on school meals. Summer break often means empty tummies. But it doesn’t have to be like this. As an anti-hunger advocate, you can help ensure no child goes hungry this summer. Children are even more likely than the general population to be food insecure with … [Read more...] about Petition: No Child Should Go Hungry
