School Markets

One of the largest gaps in childhood hunger in Central Florida is food resources for teens. Teens play an active role in feeding their families, however, barriers such as stigma prevent teens from accessing the food they need. The School Market Program is an innovative intervention for teen hunger and food insecurity.

School Markets are established to provide free snacks, meal items, and fresh produce to students without question of need or eligibility. The stigma barrier is reduced by incorporating students into the development of the market, offering client choice, and eliminating the traditional registration system.

The School Market Program establishes partnerships between not-for-profit community organizations, such as churches, Rotary Clubs, Kiwanis, and local middle and high schools in their community to specifically address teen hunger. Community organizations support our educators by providing a critical resource to make sure students are successful and that our educators can focus on what they do best!

Students who are hungry are less likely to focus on their education. Investing in the success of our youth means a brighter future for us all.

If you are interested in learning more or getting started, download the School Market Toolkit here.

Applications for new partners will be accepted January through March 2019 for the 2019-2020 Academic Year.

Is you school interested in joining the program? Complete the application here.

Is your Community Organization interested in partnering with a school in your area? Complete the application here.

Teen Nutrition Team

The Teen Nutrition Team is a year-long internship for high school students to learn about nutrition, education, public-speaking, and professional development. The opportunity is available to students of high schools participating in the School Market program and must be rising sophomores, juniors, or seniors. Only two applicants will be selected from each school. Participants will receive a stipend for their time during the summer.

Participants invited to join the team will work two days each week in the summer and one day each month during the school year.

Click here to apply.