Great faculty, staff, textbooks, and classroom dynamics are vital in ensuring children receive an exceptional education. It is inspiring to see these elements work together in schools. Sometimes, however, even with all of these elements in place, there is an unseen challenge that prevents students...
Over 270,000 individuals in our area face food insecurity, and almost a third of those impacted are children. As a community, we must do everything possible to ensure everyone has equal access to fresh, healthy food. Often, our food-insecure neighbors would benefit from other resources as...
There’s nothing like summertime for kids. Schools are out, and they can turn off their alarm clocks, play freely, and enjoy evenings with no homework until school starts again in the fall. There is a ton of excitement. With all the optimism and adventure surrounding summer,...
Senior hunger is a growing crisis in the United States, affecting millions of older adults nationwide. As inflation grows, so does the senior food gap. Those living on fixed incomes need help keeping up. Inflation is just one factor. There are also transportation and accessibility issues...
Despite living in a world increasingly characterized by individual pursuits, the selfless acts of volunteers like Patricia Crawford, or Patty as she is known in the Oceanway area, epitomize hope and community. Her involvement with Feeding Northeast Florida shows how volunteering is transformative for the...
Food banks and pantries are widely known for their crucial role in providing sustenance to individuals and families facing food insecurity. Many may not be aware that food banks also positively impact their communities by offering several programs supporting holistic well-being in the neighborhoods they...
Food pantries play a pivotal role in addressing hunger and food insecurity in our communities. While we often appreciate these organizations' impact in distributing food to those in need, a fundamental question remains: Where does the food in these pantries come from? Let's delve into...
The need to eat is a unifying factor of the human condition. Everyone needs some sort of sustenance to survive. Sometimes, we eat because we just need to. Other times, we do it to celebrate or find comfort. Sometimes, food takes on cultural significance at...