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Meet the Teachers

Food is more than a meal. Nutrition fuels children in school, individuals at work and seniors to thrive. Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s Nutrition Education Program inspires and engages neighbors in seven counties to incorporate more nutritious foods into their diet, adopt an active lifestyle, prevent chronic disease, manage a healthy weight and improve their quality of life.

Get to know Second Harvest’s team of nutrition educators and their thoughts on National Nutrition Month’s theme: “Beyond the Table.”

Nutrition Beyond the Table

During National Nutrition Month this March, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is embracing the theme of “Beyond the Table” to showcase how the Food Bank’s work on health and hunger impacts many facets of our lives, from overall health and wellness to fueling future success.

By taking a collaborative approach, Second Harvest is working to increase access to nutritious foods, establish partnerships with healthcare practitioners and provide nutrition education classes to help improve the health and well-being of Central Florida.

Better Diet, Better Health

Food is directly related to health and well-being, whether it’s butternut squash or a hamburger. Unfortunately, kids, families, and seniors trying to stretch a limited budget often remove fresh, healthy food from their shopping carts, replacing it with calorie-dense and nutritionally deficient foods. This approach might keep food in the pantry but can lead to chronic, diet-related diseases.
Second Harvest Food Bank helps increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats, and dairy products to provide well-rounded meals for our neighbors facing difficult financial choices, like Robin.