One in five kids in Central Florida faces hunger. Without proper nutrition, kids face delayed growth and development. They may also act out in school, withdraw socially, and cannot reach their academic potential. One way to combat childhood hunger is by meeting students and families where they are: at school. Through Second Harvest School Partnerships, students, parents, and … [Read more...] about Student helping students
School Markets
Students Eat Healthy with Your Help
Three days a week, Nikolas and seven of his classmates stock the shelves at a School Market. The market is a resource for students to select the food items they need, from a quick snack to pasta to make for dinner that evening. “I’ve gone through hard times,” explains Nikolas, a local high senior. “People don’t think of food as something students need. Backpacks and pencils, … [Read more...] about Students Eat Healthy with Your Help
Second Harvest Food Bank Receives $75,000 from Morgan Stanley Foundation
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida announced today it received a $75,000 grant from the Morgan Stanley Foundation to provide families with children in Brevard, Lake, Seminole, Osceola, Volusia and Orange counties the ability to choose from available foods or food boxes at its school partnership sites. The funds will provide a unique opportunity for Second Harvest to … [Read more...] about Second Harvest Food Bank Receives $75,000 from Morgan Stanley Foundation
ACE School Market Grand Opening
Dozens of parents, teachers and community partners recently gathered at Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) in Orlando as The Lion’s Share School Market officially opened its doors. “Food is foundational to everything that we do,” said Karen Broussard, vice president of agency relations and programs at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. “Access to nutritious food … [Read more...] about ACE School Market Grand Opening
