Food Access

A system is in place at Florida’s public schools to make sure kids don’t go hungry. But what happens when school is out? Summer hunger is the topic of today's Speaking Of.

Florida has a population of over 22 million residents, and more than 13 percent of those residents receive SNAP benefits monthly to buy groceries.

Florida Senate Bill 1464 allows schools to partner with local food banks or nonprofits to recover and redistribute edible cafeteria food.

At least a dozen federal datasets have been axed or altered under the Trump administration. They track issues such as climate change, food security, and health outcomes.

Even with the government reopening, it’s not known when SNAP funds will start flowing again. Local groups are trying to help, including some micro pantries.

Florida lawmakers are considering a pilot program to help curb food insecurity. A proposal would help charities like food banks get discounted prices for fresh food.

A proposal aimed at helping charities like food banks get discounted prices for fresh foods is moving in the Florida House, with lawmakers looking at a pilot program to help curb food insecurity.

The newest food benefits program under the U.S. Department of Agriculture will officially launch in the summer of 2024. The deadline for states to sign up was Jan. 1.

The funds will expand the capabilities of the hospital's employee assistance program, which also provides contract services to 19 other major employers in North Florida.

Traffic was unusually heavy for the last Second Harvest food distribution before the Thanksgiving holiday.