Can I afford to buy groceries this month? If I do, how will we cover rent? What will the kids eat when they come home from school? How will we make it through the weekend? When you’re living with food insecurity, it’s all you can think about – from the moment you wake up in the morning to your last restless worries before falling asleep. That’s because hunger is much more … [Read more...] about Hunger Is Rising, But We Can Turn the Tide
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Second Harvest Calls on Central Florida to Help End Hunger
Feed Hope GIVING Day is here! [24-hour Match]
Every day 300,000 meals are provided to families, kids and seniors in your community who face hunger. In recognition of that staggering number, Feed Hope Giving Day is an opportunity for people like you to help raise a day's worth of meals in 24 hours.Hunger affects one in eight of our neighbors, and an unexpected emergency or job loss can force families to choose between food … [Read more...] about Feed Hope GIVING Day is here! [24-hour Match]
You Make Tomorrow Possible
In Central Florida, one in seven of our neighbors faces hunger due to root causes like working a low-wage job, the lack of affordable housing, and increased costs for everything from food to medicine. It is a heart-wrenching reality for moms like Vanessa, whose family was uprooted after Hurricane Ian and, despite being employed, finds it an uphill battle to secure housing near … [Read more...] about You Make Tomorrow Possible
Today Only: Triple Match for 3X the Meals for Central Florida Kids!
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!