Sandwiched Between Kids and Parents, Florida’s Caregivers Struggle to Get By

High temperatures and higher AC costs. Climbing prices at the grocery store. The competing needs of kids, grandkids, and aging parents. Florida families are feeling the financial heat this summer, and the pressure is highest on the “sandwich generation” – the adults in their 40s, 50s and 60s who are supporting both older and younger relatives.

This Summer, Food Banks are Keeping an Eye on the Horizon

When hurricanes strike, hunger does too. Power outages can cause food to spoil, and road closures can prevent people from getting to the store safely. Families already struggling financially may find themselves in a difficult position, especially if they lose work or wages as a result of the storm. And, as after any natural disaster, insurance prices are likely to increase across the board, creating a burden that persists long after skies clear.

Annual Report: Your Impact in Action

You are an essential ingredient in Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s hunger-fighting recipe. Your support, as a donor, partner, volunteer or advocate, made it possible to distribute enough food for 82 million meals last year.

Hunger is here to stay, but let’s narrow the gap

Frank and Gloria did everything right. They took their finances seriously – saved money, earned an education, and put their kids through school. But now, retired from their careers as teachers, they find themselves struggling to stretch their income to the end of every month. And they’re not the only ones.