Tina is a busy mom and grandmother. She balances family time with work and school schedules. She loves to cook but does not always have the time to prepare the home cooking that her mom did. Sometimes her health takes...
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 is decreased due to recent periods of sustained freezing temperatures,...
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....
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...
