Lending a hand to others often brings unexpected assistance your way. “I used to volunteer at a food bank in New Jersey. And now it comes around to me,” says...
Despite a strong economy, promising outlook, and growing population, Florida continues to wrestle with a hunger crisis that will affect one in eight people – and one in five children – at some point this year. It’s a serious problem...
During Central Florida summers, pop-up thunderstorms come out of nowhere, drenching shoppers stranded without an umbrella. In the same way, temporary, short-term emergencies can arise for low-income families, sending them into a tailspin. The saying, "When it rains, it pours,"...
Summer is a time for sun and fun. It is also a time of uncertainty for kids whose families are overwhelmed by inflated costs of living. Nearly half of Central Florida households live paycheck to paycheck, making it challenging to...
Each year, when summer break rolls around, it brings mixed emotions. Kids are excited to be out of school and enjoying time away from alarm clocks, books and tests. But, for many parents – especially moms – the break from...
Dezmond could not resist the allure of culinary arts. "Cooking allows me to be creative, and I love whipping up dishes for others," says Dezmond. His passion for cooking soared during the pandemic when he spent days devising ramen dishes...
With schools closing for summer break, breakfast and lunch are no longer on the table for thousands of children in Central Florida. One way to help bridge the gap and provide nutritious meals for kids and families this summer is...
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a lifeline for local families facing hunger. This federal initiative supplements the diets of low-income individuals and families with fresh and nonperishable food, all sourced from American farms and funded through the U.S....
