It’s been a year since the COVID-19 crisis began, and I want to thank you for the support and compassion you’ve shared with your neighbors throughout this devastating and difficult time. As I look back on these past twelve months, what I remember most are the stories. Stories like Sofi’s. Sofi was working at a theme park restaurant as a line cook. “I had a good job and … [Read more...] about One year later: “COVID hit and I was scared.”
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COVID-19 Update: One Year Later
It’s been one year since COVID-19 hit our community, and I can't help but keep thinking about people like Kenzie and her two daughters. This single mom lost her job at the start of the pandemic. “I’ve been so worried, I can’t sleep,” she told us at a food distribution. Her savings were gone, and Kenzie and her daughters were missing most meals. Thanks to you, that … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Update: One Year Later
Fishing industry responds to continued COVID crisis, helps supply food banks
The Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders’ Alliance and Fish for America USA are pleased to announce a new, collaborative effort to provide fresh, local seafood to food banks in central and north Florida as the organizations work to meet the continued, record need due to the economic hardship created by COVID-19. Over the next several months, an estimated 13,000 lbs. of red … [Read more...] about Fishing industry responds to continued COVID crisis, helps supply food banks
Do Something Extraordinary Today
1 in 6 of our neighbors is facing a new normal, one where they are choosing between paying their bills and having food on the table tonight. A need this great calls for reliable, steady support. I'm inviting you to join our monthly Meal Maker community. Will you consider joining a group of 2,400 committed supporters working to provide food for families through this difficult … [Read more...] about Do Something Extraordinary Today
Answering the Call
As thousands of people received furlough and unemployment notices in 2020 and even into the new year, accessing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) became a lifeline for many families in Central Florida. SNAP is the nation’s largest hunger-relief program that puts food into the hands of low-income families, seniors, veterans and persons with disabilities. This … [Read more...] about Answering the Call