Insights on solutions and contributors to hunger, and the lives of Americans in need from Feeding America and network food bank staff and guest contributors.
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Monday, Sep 26 2016
Some people were already food insecure, some may have never been and many were able to provide for their daily needs but not for the financial impact of the disaster.
Wednesday, Aug 24 2016
I’m constantly astounded and saddened by the staggering statistics that tell us how access to fruits and vegetables is difficult for so many Americans. And how 1 in 5 kids struggles with hunger.
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Wednesday, Aug 17 2016
Feeding America is working to mobilize pre-positioned relief supplies and other product to flooding victims in Louisiana.
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Monday, Aug 15 2016
Even after working in hunger relief for nearly 10 years, I still need reminders of the true face of the people we serve.
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Monday, Aug 8 2016
I had the pleasure of visiting both a summer program at Cornerstone Park serving parents and children meals as well as a BackPack distribution in Elgin.
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Tuesday, Jul 26 2016
Each year, the USDA recognizes new, innovative practices for improving the reach and impact of SFSP and suggests community partners who might be able help. This year the focus is working within hospitals and health care centers.
Wednesday, Jul 20 2016
While more than 60 percent of children in Florida qualify for free or reduced lunch, only about 9 percent participate in feeding programs. However, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is able provide breakfast and lunch to more than 3,000 children a day.
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Tuesday, Jul 19 2016
Retail donations serve as a bedrock for day-to-day food bank operations, we also know food recovery presents even more opportunities for growth.
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Thursday, Jul 14 2016
The days of the current White House Administration may be winding down, but they still took time to make history recently by hosting the first White House Roundtable on Food Waste.
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Tuesday, Jul 12 2016
With support from the PwC Charitable Foundation, our food bank aims to permanently expand our Kids Cafe program to reach an additional 200 children in need.