“When you’re hungry, you don’t care about eating healthy.” It’s a myth so often repeated that it’s become entrenched in our culture – the idea that families living with food insecurity are happy to reach for chips or soda to get the calories they need to make it through the day. But across Central Florida, the facts tell a different story: Folks are hungry for nutritious … [Read more...] about Pass the Veggies: Central Florida Is Hungry for Nutrition Education
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On a Mission: Women Who Fight Hunger
The daily fight against hunger in Central Floridians is in no small part made possible because of women on a mission. Showing up and rolling up their sleeves to volunteer, addressing the dietary needs of neighbors facing hunger AND chronic illness, or planning the organization's signature fundraising events are women committed to combatting food insecurity. This National … [Read more...] about On a Mission: Women Who Fight Hunger
Community Partnerships Fight Hunger, Spark Change
While the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign runs for a limited time each spring, year-round support from Walmart and Sam's Clubs is instrumental in providing meals and hope daily to kids, families and seniors across Central Florida. More than 80 of their stores participate in the food bank's Retail Rescue program. This program annually rescues millions of pounds … [Read more...] about Community Partnerships Fight Hunger, Spark Change
Walmart and Sam’s Club Fight Hunger. Spark Change Campaign Returns to Central Florida to Help People Facing Hunger
For the 12th consecutive year, all U.S. Walmart stores and Sam’s Club locations are launching the ‘Fight Hunger. Spark Change.’ campaign. From now through March 31, local shoppers can help generate funding and resources for Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. There are three ways to participate: Recent data shows that one in eight Central Floridians is at risk … [Read more...] about Walmart and Sam’s Club Fight Hunger. Spark Change Campaign Returns to Central Florida to Help People Facing Hunger
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Every day, parents like Vanessa face heartbreaking choices like food or rent, groceries or gas. No one should have to decide between feeding their children or keeping a roof over their head. But you can change that today. Right now, when you become a monthly donor, your impact will DOUBLE for an entire year — but only if you act before February 28. “Food, gas, rent… the … [Read more...] about Your monthly gift matched
