When the economy crashed, Chelle and her husband's daycare business was slashed to nearly a third of what they were used to. A fridge empty, and little food to give her daughter, Chelle turned to food stamps to help lift some of the burden her family was feeling. Read how Chelle is now going to grad school, and working to pull her family out of poverty.
We are currently accepting applications into our Darden Foundation Community Kitchen's Culinary Training Program. Find out how this 14–week program can offer at–risk and economically disadvantaged adults the culinary and life skills training needed to pursue a substainable career in the food industry. And it's free!
You can become a hunger champion this summer by starting a virtual food drive for kids and families. Your virtual food drive will help feed more than 200,000 insecure children in our community this summer. Start your drive here.
Upcoming Events
Looking for a unique dining experience? Dine with us in complete darkness July 16th, as we shine a light on hunger and vision loss in Central Florida. This event benefits Second Harvest Food Bank and Lighthouse Central Florida.
Central Florida's number one foodie event is happening Saturday, August 8th at the Orlando World Center Marriott. Join us along with 40 of our areas best chefs and restaurants, all working to end childhood hunger in our community. Central Florida's number one foodie event is happening August 8th at the Orlando World Center Marriott.
Join us for our next Food for Thought tour on Tuesday, July 14th. There is no better way to see the result of your generosity first hand than to experience our mission in person. RSVP here.
