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...
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....
As schools and cafeterias close for the summer, many children and families, who rely on school-provided meals for critical nutrition, are left facing the unfathomable: a summer of worry and hunger. The inflated cost of essentials coupled with the absence...
"Everything is going up: rent, food, gas, water, light bills," says Amanda, a resilient mom in Kissimmee who recently visited a mobile food distribution to pick up food for her family....
