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Fighting hunger. Feeding hope.

Fighting hunger. Feeding hope.

school partnerships

You are feeding futures, one student at a time

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At College Park Elementary School in Ocala, the Hungry Husky school market is transforming the lives of students and their families, thanks to generous support from people like you. The on-campus food pantry provides food for students and families to take home, helping combat the alarming reality that one in six kids in Central Florida faces hunger. Student council … [Read more...] about You are feeding futures, one student at a time

You are Fueling Student Success

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Stocking the shelves at school markets means one less stop for busy families rushing from work to pick up students after school. Increasing access to nutritious food and reducing barriers to it is one key component of the School Partnerships Program. “I was looking for help, and the school recommended the market to me,” explains Kenyetta, as she and her daughters pick up … [Read more...] about You are Fueling Student Success

Food Fuels Learning and Builds Community

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"It feels like Christmas because Christmas is magical," said Emma, age 10. "It feels like this, like an opportunity for a better life." "I think it's like Christmas and Thanksgiving because at Christmas you get and give gifts, and at Thanksgiving you're thankful," said Serena, age 11. Emma and Serena were among a group of fifth-grade student ambassadors at Kissimmee … [Read more...] about Food Fuels Learning and Builds Community

Mother Mary’s Market Joins School Partnerships Program to Combat Collegiate Hunger

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Studying for an exam, completing coursework on time, and concentrating on accomplishing tasks in class, during practice, and at part-time jobs—college students have plenty to focus on to make the semester a success. Worrying about where their next meal will come from shouldn't be part of that equation. That's why Bethune-Cookman University, in its commitment to student … [Read more...] about Mother Mary’s Market Joins School Partnerships Program to Combat Collegiate Hunger

A Fresh Take on Food Resources for Kids

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“It’s not our first time,” fifth-grader Garbie said. “We do this all the time.” The Washington Shores Elementary School student is one of a team of kids who expertly unloaded a pallet of produce and sorted all the fruits and vegetables into hundreds of bags. Every month, the school receives a shipment of fresh produce for its Fresh Market program, one of the Second … [Read more...] about A Fresh Take on Food Resources for Kids