March is National Nutrition Month, a time to focus on how what you eat affects your health. There’s more to consider about your health than simply eating better and exercising. According to the County Health Rankings Model of Health, our personal health choices only account for about 30% of our overall health. Your health is significantly influenced by factors beyond your … [Read more...] about Beyond the Table: Social Determinants of Health
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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
Medically Tailored Meals
Since ancient times, people have recognized that food is medicine. What someone eats has a profound effect on their everyday health and well-being. What is not as well known is that our low-income neighbors suffer disproportionately from chronic diseases simply because they cannot afford the same level of nutrition as more affluent consumers. Even more tragic, people living … [Read more...] about Medically Tailored Meals
Second Harvest Expands Health and Hunger Program with Medically Tailored Meals Pilot
For generations, food has been used for medicinal purposes and is known to play a critical role in a healthy lifestyle. That’s a driving force behind why Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recently launched its new Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) program with a pilot aimed at helping people experiencing food insecurity and managing at least one severe illness. With … [Read more...] about Second Harvest Expands Health and Hunger Program with Medically Tailored Meals Pilot
Positive Potential: The Power We All Have to Fight Hunger
$138 million. That number caught my attention when, seven years ago, I heard about a group of graduate business students at Rollins College researching the local economic impact of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. Although I had worked with nonprofits for decades, the scale of Second Harvest’s impact was staggering by comparison. It encompassed not only the fresh … [Read more...] about Positive Potential: The Power We All Have to Fight Hunger
