From the time she was young, Marie has wanted to own her own business. She knew education would be the key to her success, but it was always just out of reach. A single mother with a 16-month-old daughter, she was juggling work as a prep cook with the stress of a young child when […]
Perfect for colder weather, here is an inexpensive and comforting dish from our Darden Foundation Community Kitchen. Chicken and Dumplings Ingredients 1 box (20 oz.) of Bisquick 1 can (10.5 oz.) cream of chicken soup 1 can (10.5 oz.) cream of mushroom soup 1 can (10.5 oz.) cream of celery soup 1 can (10.5 oz.) […]
During the summer, the most vulnerable students are given access to meals through Second Harvest Food Bank’s Summer Food Service Program across our six-county service area. These students spend their summers eating healthy food, being with friends and preventing the dreaded brain drain. Last week, Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy (FL-07) visited one of the Summer Food Service sites in […]
In Central Florida, one in four children is at risk of going to bed hungry. Sadly, hunger can dramatically impact a student’s ability to perform well in school and affect their interest in engaging with the world around them. Thanks to the National School Lunch Program, many students are able to access free breakfast and […]
