FOOD IS LEARNING.

Hunger impacts a student’s success at school. By providing the healthy, nutritious meals kids need to thrive, Second Harvest Food Bank is feeding inspiration, change, achievement, health — & families facing hunger.

Kids facing hunger encounter significant challenges, including academic performance, physical health, and emotional well-being.

Kids need food to thrive

Childhood is a time for learning, growing, playing sports and dreaming of a bright future. But without consistent access to healthy, nutritious foods, hunger can derail a childhood. Kids facing hunger encounter significant challenges, including academic performance, physical health, and emotional well-being.

Your support makes it possible to fight childhood hunger in neighborhoods across Central Florida. By providing the next generation with kid-friendly meals and snacks year-round, you are investing in our future teachers, doctors, and community leaders.

Children like Courtney receive a nourishing meal before participating in an after-school tutoring program in Orlando. Fueled up, they tackle homework, engage in games, and even take part in music classes.

“The food is so good sometimes I get seconds,” says Courtney. “What I like most is the fruit. It is so sweet!”

Her favorite subject in school is math. She dreams of one day being an art teacher.
“When I grow up, I want to show off my art with a mural. Art makes people happy,” Courtney adds with a smile.

Because of you, children like Courtney can focus on their studies and dreams without worrying about their next meal. They can access the food they need to learn, grow, and strive toward their fullest potential.

How does food affect learning?

Test your knowledge of childhood hunger and how we are fighting it together.

Fighting Childhood Hunger

One in six Central Florida kids is at risk of going to bed hungry tonight. Hunger can impact their success today and derail their long-term growth and potential.

Through a variety of programs, Second Harvest Food Bank is helping close the hunger gap for our most vulnerable population. Kids Cafés, School Partnerships and Summer Food Service programs meet kids where they are to provide them with healthy, nutritious food.

Family Activity Guide

Our Family Activity Guide will help your family talk about the issue of hunger and introduce simple, kid-friendly ways to help our Central Florida neighbors facing hunger.

Your $10 gift provides 40 meals to children, families, and seniors experiencing hunger.

FOOD IS…

FAMILY

SUCCESS

MEDICINE

LEARNING

CHANGE