Summer is a time for adventure, laughter, and growth. But for one in five kids in Central Florida, it can also bring the uncertainty of where their next meal will come from. Recognizing this pressing need, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida provides free meals to kids and teens at 60 locations across Central Florida, ensuring children in our community are nourished … [Read more...] about Brightening Summer Days and Nourishing Young Minds
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Combating Childhood Hunger with Nutritious Meals This Summer
For most kids, summer is a time away from the stress of school and full of sun-soaked adventure. But for others, it highlights a harsh reality. In Central Florida, one in five kids are facing hunger, an issue that is compounded when schools close for summer break. That’s why Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida works with local parks and recreation centers, … [Read more...] about Combating Childhood Hunger with Nutritious Meals This Summer
Top 10 Things to Know About Volunteering This Summer
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is gearing up for another fun and productive summer of volunteering. Here is everything you need to know to make the summer exciting and impactful. 1. We need you! We need you! Second Harvest Food Bank relies on the generous support of volunteers to maintain peak efficiency. Millions of dollars in labor cost is saved … [Read more...] about Top 10 Things to Know About Volunteering This Summer
You are serving up smiles this summer
Classic summer activities center around food, like grilling hamburgers at a family barbeque, roasting s’mores at summer camp, or the watermelon eating contest at Fourth of July celebrations. However, for one in seven of your Central Florida neighbors, summer activities are riddled with anxiety, worry and gut-wrenching financial decisions, especially at the grocery store. For … [Read more...] about You are serving up smiles this summer
Match Alert: Swamp Sistas La La Hunger-Free Summer
When I think back on summers as a kid, I remember the simple joys: riding bikes, exploring the woods, playing kickball, and, my favorite summer activity, swimming. Oh, the hours I spent in the water with my friends! We would head to our neighborhood pool every morning after breakfast and stay until they closed for a lunch break at noon. Then, we would clamor out of the pool … [Read more...] about Match Alert: Swamp Sistas La La Hunger-Free Summer
