“Rent eats first.” Those three words, shared matter-of-factly by a neighbor as she sought food assistance at a local distribution, have stayed in my mind since I first heard them. They describe a dilemma – and silent crisis – many families are struggling with right now in Central Florida and beyond. Hunger is real. It is urgent. And many people have no choice but to face it … [Read more...] about A Wake-Up Call in the Fight Against Hunger
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Hunger can’t wait. [Limited-time TRIPLE match]
Every day, thousands of your neighbors are stretching every penny to pay bills and feed their families. They are grandmothers like Alfredia who visits a local food pantry to stretch her fixed income.As caregiver to her three grandkids, she knows how important nutritious food is for growing bodies. When she visits the food pantry she has access to fresh fruits and vegetables in … [Read more...] about Hunger can’t wait. [Limited-time TRIPLE match]
Provide 2X the meals for families, kids and seniors in 2024
Every day, thousands of your neighbors are making seemingly impossible decisions between food and bills. The high cost of everyday necessities has placed an overwhelming financial strain on many families, causing more children than ever before to face the possibility of food insecurity. Because you care deeply about ending hunger in your community, I want to share a special … [Read more...] about Provide 2X the meals for families, kids and seniors in 2024
Hunger is a Big Problem – and It Needs a Big Solution
Pre-schoolers. Veterans. Hardworking parents. Homebound seniors. Approximately 2.3 million Floridians of all ages and backgrounds have at least one thing in common: At some point this year, they’ll be at risk of going to bed hungry. That estimate – based on in-depth research by the national nonprofit Feeding America – is backed up by what we see at our local food banks. … [Read more...] about Hunger is a Big Problem – and It Needs a Big Solution
The New Normal of Hunger – and What We Can Do About It
“After I pay the rent, utilities, and daycare, I budget what’s left – and sometimes, there’s not enough left over to bring home groceries for my kids.” It’s a common refrain among visitors to Second Harvest’s network of community feeding partners across Central Florida. And many families seeking food assistance each month do not take it for granted. Second Harvest … [Read more...] about The New Normal of Hunger – and What We Can Do About It
