“I don’t know what I’d do without it.” It’s a common refrain among those who receive food assistance in Central Florida throughout the year, but especially around the holidays. Dozens...
Salad or soda. Carrot sticks or potato chips. Chicken soup with rice … or chicken nuggets with fries. When it comes to nutrition, not all choices are created equal. Parents want their kids to grow up healthy and happy, and...
“It’s not our first time,” fifth-grader Garbie said. “We do this all the time.” The Washington Shores Elementary School student is one of a team of kids who expertly unloaded a pallet of produce and sorted all the fruits and...
As students head home for an extended holiday break, they leave behind homework, exams, and critical school-provided meals, making the need for food assistance more significant this time of year. Juggling high rent, utility bills, and essentials like food and...
