Sharon made the decision of where she wanted to volunteer because the writing was literally on the wall. The first time she walked into Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s Mercy Kitchen and saw, “Because of you, a child will eat today,” painted on the wall, she knew it was where she belonged. “This is where I need to be,” said Sharon, now an almost-daily … [Read more...] about Because of Volunteers, Many Central Florida Kids Will Eat Today
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Pass the Veggies: Central Florida Is Hungry for Nutrition Education
“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
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
Taking a Chance on Yourself Can Change Everything
"There are times in life when your inner self is really battling and trying to get through, out into the world, and you may not know how," Angeline said. "But when opportunity strikes and you see that you have the potential of making a difference in the world, … don't hesitate on taking it. That's just life putting you where you need to be." After spending three years at … [Read more...] about Taking a Chance on Yourself Can Change Everything
