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Fighting hunger. Feeding hope.

Fighting hunger. Feeding hope.

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Walmart and Sam’s Club Continue Their Commitment to Addressing Food Insecurity in Central Florida through the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Campaign

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For the 10th straight year, all U.S. Walmart stores and Sam’s Clubs are launching the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign, helping to end food insecurity and provide nourishment to families and individuals across the country. In partnership with Walmart customers, Sam’s Club members, suppliers and associates, the campaign aims to help people who experience food insecurity … [Read more...] about Walmart and Sam’s Club Continue Their Commitment to Addressing Food Insecurity in Central Florida through the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Campaign

Inflation Continues to Impact Families in 2023

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According to the latest Consumer Price Index report, inflation may have fallen for the seventh consecutive month. Still, grocery prices continue to rise – jumping 11.3% in January compared to last year. Inflation’s lingering impact has many hard-working families making difficult decisions about which expenses are the most critical to cover first: Rent, … [Read more...] about Inflation Continues to Impact Families in 2023

White House Conference on Health

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Being selected as one of Feeding America's Amplified Voices of Neighbors with Experience for the first White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health in over 50 years is at the top of my list of Professional Achievements. Despite Hurricane Ian looming back home, I decided I could not miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to shed light on my personal … [Read more...] about White House Conference on Health

You help kids like Zach learn

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In our community, one in five kids is at risk of starting the day with an empty stomach. Rumbly tummies and headaches make it hard to concentrate at school. Hunger can impact their success today and derail their long-term growth and potential.Thankfully, there is hope. Through a variety of programs, Second Harvest Food Bank is helping close the hunger gap for our most … [Read more...] about You help kids like Zach learn

Food is more than a meal

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Food is essential for a brighter future. It is the fuel for student success, the medicine that nourishes seniors, and the foundation sustaining hardworking families. Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida distributes enough food for 250,000 meals across six counties to tens of thousands of our neighbors every single day. But feeding our neighbors facing hunger is only … [Read more...] about Food is more than a meal