During National Nutrition Month this March, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is embracing the theme of “Beyond the Table” to showcase how the Food Bank’s work on health and hunger impacts many facets of our lives, from overall health and wellness to fueling future success. By taking a collaborative approach, Second Harvest is working to increase access to … [Read more...] about Nutrition Beyond the Table
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Better Diet, Better Health
Food is directly related to health and well-being, whether it's butternut squash or a hamburger. Unfortunately, kids, families, and seniors trying to stretch a limited budget often remove fresh, healthy food from their shopping carts, replacing it with calorie-dense and nutritionally deficient foods. This approach might keep food in the pantry but can lead to chronic, … [Read more...] about Better Diet, Better Health
Positive Potential: The Power We All Have to Fight Hunger
$138 million. That number caught my attention when, seven years ago, I heard about a group of graduate business students at Rollins College researching the local economic impact of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. Although I had worked with nonprofits for decades, the scale of Second Harvest’s impact was staggering by comparison. It encompassed not only the fresh … [Read more...] about Positive Potential: The Power We All Have to Fight Hunger
Eating Better on a Budget
With inflation impacting many household budgets, healthy menu planning can feel extremely daunting these days. But that doesn’t have to be the case: It is possible to build a balanced diet that’s easy, economical and delicious. After all, what we eat plays an important role in lifelong health and well-being. Studies consistently show that eating nutritious foods and … [Read more...] about Eating Better on a Budget