Blogging at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida

Fighting hunger. Feeding hope.

Fighting hunger. Feeding hope.

Students

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

Culinary Program Offers Immersive Training

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Do you know how to cook a skate properly? Jens Dahlmann, Vice President of Culinary Operations at Universal Orlando Resort, recently taught students participating in Second Harvest's Culinary Training Program how to prepare the close relative of a stingray in brown butter with caper sauce. "It's sweet," a student said after sampling the skate. "It's fantastic." As … [Read more...] about Culinary Program Offers Immersive Training

Taking a Chance on Yourself Can Change Everything

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"There are times in life when your inner self is really battling and trying to get through, out into the world, and you may not know how," Angeline said. "But when opportunity strikes and you see that you have the potential of making a difference in the world, … don't hesitate on taking it. That's just life putting you where you need to be." After spending three years at … [Read more...] about Taking a Chance on Yourself Can Change Everything

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