It’s impossible to concentrate in math class, contribute to group projects or stay on top of homework when all you can think about is not what but if there will be dinner. Second Harvest’s School Partnership Program meets students and families where they are – at school. With snack packs, school markets and fresh produce distributions, each partnership aims to expand access … [Read more...] about Food Provides Stability for Students and Families
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You Are Feeding Families and Futures
“The rent eats first,” explains Paula at a food distribution event in Orange City. She and many neighbors lined up to receive groceries at a mobile food distribution event in Orange City before sunrise. “I’m just trying to make things work out,” explains Paula, a single mom juggling work, school and busy kids. Root causes of hunger, like lack of affordable housing, … [Read more...] about You Are Feeding Families and Futures
Fresh produce for kids and families
Sticker shock and stagnating high prices limit the purchasing power of hardworking families in Central Florida. As shoppers opt for less expensive and less nutritious food options to keep their plates and bellies full, it has short and long-term effects on health and well-being. “It’s hard right now,” explained Kelli at a Second Harvest School Market event just before school … [Read more...] about Fresh produce for kids and families
Holiday Hope for Families
In just a few short weeks, students will head home for an extended holiday from school. They will leave behind the worries of homework and exams. They will also leave behind their school-provided breakfast and lunch, making the need for food even more urgent during the holiday season. Your support of emergency food pantries, school markets, and mobile food distributions … [Read more...] about Holiday Hope for Families
You Are Rebuilding Lives One Meal at a Time
Hurricane Ian disrupted our lives in many different ways. Some of us experienced the inconveniences of power outages, boil water notices and debris cleanup. For others, the shock of a collapsed roof, the discovery of a flooded home and the unfortunate car damage felt like a neverending nightmare. Margaret and Maria know that feeling. “We lost everything,” Margaret … [Read more...] about You Are Rebuilding Lives One Meal at a Time
