Children face so much today, and knowing that some are doing it on empty stomachs can be unsettling. In Central Florida, one in five kids is experiencing hunger. To combat childhood hunger, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida partners with local after-school programs to offer meals and snacks to fill the gap for students and their parents. One example is at … [Read more...] about After School Meals Impact the Lives of Local Kids
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Student helping students
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
Publix continues work to help neighbors facing hunger
During Hunger Action Month, Publix is highlighting the many ways the company helps alleviate hunger year-round. According to Feeding America, 1 in 9 Americans face food insecurity, and within Publix’s seven-state operating area, more than 8 million people face hunger every day. As a food retailer, Publix is committed to helping feed those in need in the communities it … [Read more...] about Publix continues work to help neighbors facing hunger
Fighting Hunger After School
One in five Central Florida kids is facing hunger. Food is an important part of a kid’s education. As local students head back to school, they need nutritious meals to be ready for science experiments, vocabulary quizzes and long division. If something is as simple as a student is not concentrating, they're not focusing, or they're grumpy because they haven't eaten, let's go … [Read more...] about Fighting Hunger After School
