Every day, thousands of your neighbors are stretching every penny to pay bills and feed their families. They are grandmothers like Alfredia who visits a local food pantry to stretch her fixed income.As caregiver to her three grandkids, she knows how important nutritious food is for growing bodies. When she visits the food pantry she has access to fresh fruits and vegetables in … [Read more...] about Hunger can’t wait. [Limited-time TRIPLE match]
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Distributing Meals and Hopes through Mobile Drops
Behind the hundreds of boxes and bags of food compiled by volunteers, cars line up all around the block. As 1 in 8 Central Floridians face hunger, the hundreds of families in these cars are among the unfortunate numbers affected by this haunting statistic. “[With] loss of jobs, increase in rent, and increase in utilities, people are having to decide, Am I going to eat … [Read more...] about Distributing Meals and Hopes through Mobile Drops
Meet Terri: A Woman on a Mission
Women’s History Month is a time to celebrate the resilience, contributions, and accomplishments of women in our community. This March, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida will highlight several women on a mission to make a difference for their neighbors facing hunger. Terri always wanted to get involved with hunger relief efforts. She waited for the right opportunity … [Read more...] about Meet Terri: A Woman on a Mission
Students and Families Receive Help, New Foods at School Partnerships
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s School Partnership Program spent the first semester of the school year working with local partners and schools to fight childhood hunger. By working together, these powerful partnerships help eliminate obstacles preventing students and families from accessing the food resources they need to learn, grow and thrive. First, having … [Read more...] about Students and Families Receive Help, New Foods at School Partnerships
5 Heart Healthy “To Do’s” for Kids
In a world buzzing with technology and fast-paced lifestyles, ensuring our children adopt heart healthy habits is crucial. Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is not only committed to providing nutritious meals to those facing hunger, but also strives to empower individuals by providing nutrition education. A team of nutrition educators is dedicated to addressing the … [Read more...] about 5 Heart Healthy “To Do’s” for Kids
