Summer is a time for sun and fun. It is also a time of uncertainty for kids whose families are overwhelmed by inflated costs of living. Nearly half of Central Florida households live paycheck to paycheck, making it challenging to afford higher prices for housing, gas and groceries. You brighten summer days for growing kids and anxious parents. Your support of Second … [Read more...] about You are Brightening Summer Days
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Summer’s Weight: Bridging the Meal Gap While School is in Recess
Each year, when summer break rolls around, it brings mixed emotions. Kids are excited to be out of school and enjoying time away from alarm clocks, books and tests. But, for many parents – especially moms – the break from the academic year can also generate serious concern. Despite great strides to close the gender gap, women are still juggling the demands of a full-time job … [Read more...] about Summer’s Weight: Bridging the Meal Gap While School is in Recess
Fight Summer Hunger from Your Computer with a Virtual Food Drive
With schools closing for summer break, breakfast and lunch are no longer on the table for thousands of children in Central Florida. One way to help bridge the gap and provide nutritious meals for kids and families this summer is by hosting a virtual food drive. Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s Virtual Food Drive tool allows individuals and organizations to … [Read more...] about Fight Summer Hunger from Your Computer with a Virtual Food Drive
Help kids have a hunger-free summer with a matching gift.
With summer break just around the corner, the loss of school-provided breakfasts and lunches becomes a pressing issue for many children in our area. These meals are not just a source of nutrition but also vital for their growth and development. You have a powerful opportunity to make a difference for kids like Molly, ensuring they have access to nutritious foods this … [Read more...] about Help kids have a hunger-free summer with a matching gift.
