The annual school break for students comes at a time when some federal workers are not receiving paychecks due to the partial government shutdown, gas prices are rising, produce availability...
When Cameron, a second grader, got sick and spent a week in the hospital, his parents missed work and lost their paychecks. When they came to pick up his homework, the family engagement coordinator did more than help with schoolwork....
Courtney learned a new career-sustaining skillset at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s Culinary Training Program, but the biggest change she experienced was in her confidence. When she first started the program, Courtney expressed uncertainty that it was the...
Every day in Central Florida, people like David visit Second Harvest Food Bank’s partners to get the nutritious food they need. David and his wife retired and moved to Florida, hoping to enjoy their golden years in the sunshine along...
The daily fight against hunger in Central Floridians is in no small part made possible because of women on a mission. Showing up to volunteer to make the food bank's signature event a success, dedicating 30 years to their career...
After a lifetime of serving as a pastor, Larry is now experiencing the kindness and generosity of others. Last fall, Larry went to the hospital because he had extreme pain in his arms and shoulders. Tests showed arteries and veins...
One in seven Central Floridians lives with food insecurity. One in ten Central Floridians has been diagnosed with three or more different chronic health conditions. Those two facts aren’t a coincidence. Central Florida is chronically ill in part because people...
For Rita, food boxes are more than just helpful—they are essential for survival. “If we didn’t have the boxes, some months we wouldn’t eat,” Rita said....
