“The rent eats first,” explains Paula at a food distribution event in Orange City. She and many neighbors lined up to receive groceries at a mobile food distribution event in Orange City before sunrise. “I’m just trying to make things work out,” explains Paula, a single mom juggling work, school and busy kids. Root causes of hunger, like lack of affordable housing, … [Read more...] about You Are Feeding Families and Futures
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Fresh produce for kids and families
Sticker shock and stagnating high prices limit the purchasing power of hardworking families in Central Florida. As shoppers opt for less expensive and less nutritious food options to keep their plates and bellies full, it has short and long-term effects on health and well-being. “It’s hard right now,” explained Kelli at a Second Harvest School Market event just before school … [Read more...] about Fresh produce for kids and families
Second Harvest Food Bank Receives $75,000 from Morgan Stanley Foundation
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida announced today it received a $75,000 grant from the Morgan Stanley Foundation to provide families with children in Brevard, Lake, Seminole, Osceola, Volusia and Orange counties the ability to choose from available foods or food boxes at its school partnership sites. The funds will provide a unique opportunity for Second Harvest to … [Read more...] about Second Harvest Food Bank Receives $75,000 from Morgan Stanley Foundation
