As summer break continues, the situation for some kids in Central Florida is dire. Instead of planning their next adventure, they worry about their next meal. With school-provided meals no longer available, many children miss out on the nutritious meals they need to fuel their summer.Your support is more urgent than ever. Children have already gone weeks without access to … [Read more...] about Today Only: Triple Match for 3X the Meals for Central Florida Kids!
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Nourishing children. Nourishing futures
Childhood hunger impacts one in five Central Florida kids. It not only keeps children from reaching their full potential but also significantly affects their health, development, and well-being. It can lead to poor academic performance, diet-related diseases, mental health issues and behavioral problems, creating challenges that can be difficult to overcome. It doesn’t have … [Read more...] about Nourishing children. Nourishing futures
Together, We Can End Hunger in Central Florida
Despite a strong economy, promising outlook, and growing population, Florida continues to wrestle with a hunger crisis that will affect one in eight people – and one in five children – at some point this year. It’s a serious problem that Florida’s lawmakers and nonprofits are rallying to solve – and recently, we took an important step toward that goal. This spring, the … [Read more...] about Together, We Can End Hunger in Central Florida
Our Journey Together
As the days turn ever warmer, I think about the children across Central Florida looking forward to summer break. This is their time to play and explore outside and just be kids. My mind also turns to the one in five kids who likely rely on school lunch and breakfast programs as one of their primary forms of nutrition. Without those consistent meals, their cash-strapped … [Read more...] about Our Journey Together
You are Mobilizing Hope
During Central Florida summers, pop-up thunderstorms come out of nowhere, drenching shoppers stranded without an umbrella. In the same way, temporary, short-term emergencies can arise for low-income families, sending them into a tailspin. The saying, "When it rains, it pours," rings true for neighbors already living paycheck to paycheck and juggling a new health diagnosis, a … [Read more...] about You are Mobilizing Hope
