Back-to-school season is upon us. But until the daily bus routes resume and cafeterias reopen, kids need your help. Students who rely on school-provided breakfast and lunch miss these essential meals each summer. Your support is needed today to help provide nutritious food for the 1 in 5 kids in our community facing hunger. Today only, July 25, your gift will TRIPLE and … [Read more...] about 3X the impact for kids. Today only, July 25th.
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Combating Childhood Hunger with Nutritious Meals This Summer
For most kids, summer is a time away from the stress of school and full of sun-soaked adventure. But for others, it highlights a harsh reality. In Central Florida, one in five kids are facing hunger, an issue that is compounded when schools close for summer break. That’s why Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida works with local parks and recreation centers, … [Read more...] about Combating Childhood Hunger with Nutritious Meals This Summer
Act now to help kids this summer. [2x Match]
Summer break has arrived, and with it, some children will lose access to breakfast and lunch. Missing these important meals can impact their growth and development. You can help change that. Right now, your gift can provide twice as many meals. Thanks to an anonymous donor, your gift can be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $50,000 until June 30. $10 = 80 Meals With … [Read more...] about Act now to help kids this summer. [2x Match]
The Season of Sharing
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) helped ease the burden of hunger for families this holiday season with their annual food distribution event. The 13th annual holiday food distribution event provided 3,400 families with enough food to provide 156,526 meals over the upcoming winter break. Volunteers spread out around bus loops … [Read more...] about The Season of Sharing
After School Meals Impact the Lives of Local Kids
Children face so much today, and knowing that some are doing it on empty stomachs can be unsettling. In Central Florida, one in five kids is experiencing hunger. To combat childhood hunger, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida partners with local after-school programs to offer meals and snacks to fill the gap for students and their parents. One example is at … [Read more...] about After School Meals Impact the Lives of Local Kids
