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Winn-Dixie, the Winn-Dixie Gives Foundation, and Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida partnered with Patmos Chapel for a Thanksgiving food distribution in Apopka on Thursday. The effort aimed to help 500 families prepare a holiday meal amid continued demand for food assistance.
Winn-Dixie and Second Harvest bring Thanksgiving meals to Apopka families
Winn-Dixie, the Winn-Dixie Gives Foundation, and Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida partnered with Patmos Chapel for a Thanksgiving food distribution in Apopka on Thursday. The effort aimed to help 500 families prepare a holiday meal amid continued demand for food assistance. more
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As demand for services grows and traditional funding becomes less predictable, nonprofits are looking for additional ways to sustain their work. Derrick Chubbs shares how Second Harvest’s Plate Above Catering turns meal purchases into support for hunger relief in Central Florida.
Turning purchases into purpose: A path to nonprofit sustainability
As demand for services grows and traditional funding becomes less predictable, nonprofits are looking for additional ways to sustain their work. Derrick Chubbs shares how Second Harvest’s Plate Above Catering turns meal purchases into support for hunger relief in Central Florida. more
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The Foundation for OCPS has received a $400,000 grant from the Florida Blue Foundation to strengthen school-based food pantries and expand access to nutritious food. The funding will support students and families facing food insecurity throughout Orange County Public Schools.
Foundation for OCPS receives $400,000 to expand school food pantries
The Foundation for OCPS has received a $400,000 grant from the Florida Blue Foundation to strengthen school-based food pantries and expand access to nutritious food. The funding will support students and families facing food insecurity throughout Orange County Public Schools. more
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AI hiring tools can streamline recruitment, but they can also reinforce biases and leave qualified applicants struggling to get an interview. Second Harvest’s Keonna Yearwood-Branch explains how job training and direct employer relationships can help candidates move beyond automated screening.
When AI screens out opportunity: Why human connections still matter in hiring
AI hiring tools can streamline recruitment, but they can also reinforce biases and leave qualified applicants struggling to get an interview. Second Harvest’s Keonna Yearwood-Branch explains how job training and direct employer relationships can help candidates move beyond automated screening. more
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The Farmworker Association of Florida invites the community to a family-style dinner featuring harvests from its gardens on Friday at the Apopka Community Center. The evening will also include live entertainment, a raffle, an auction, and a market of local makers.
From the fields to the family table: Farmworker Association plans Apopka community dinner
The Farmworker Association of Florida invites the community to a family-style dinner featuring harvests from its gardens on Friday at the Apopka Community Center. The evening will also include live entertainment, a raffle, an auction, and a market of local makers. Tickets are still available. more
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The annual Peanut Butter Challenge is collecting donations to stock local food pantries, and Orange County hopes to expand its impact after winning last year’s competition. Residents can donate sealed, unexpired peanut butter at participating Extension offices during October, with collections continuing into November in some counties.
Peanut Butter Challenge returns to fight hunger; Orange County looks to build on winning effort
The annual Peanut Butter Challenge is collecting donations to stock local food pantries, and Orange County hopes to expand its impact after winning last year’s competition. Residents can donate sealed, unexpired peanut butter at participating Extension offices during October, with collections continuing into November in some counties. more
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The Florida Blue Foundation is awarding $3.1 million to eight community-based initiatives addressing food insecurity across the state. The programs will serve students, farmworkers, uninsured residents, people experiencing homelessness, and rural communities.
Florida Blue Foundation awards $3.1 million to combat food insecurity
The Florida Blue Foundation is awarding $3.1 million to eight community-based initiatives addressing food insecurity across the state. The programs will serve students, farmworkers, uninsured residents, people experiencing homelessness, and rural communities. more
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A steady stream of recall notices and social media posts may make the nation’s food supply seem less safe, but a UF/IFAS expert says current recall numbers are generally consistent with previous years. Consumers should review the specific products, brands, and lot numbers involved rather than avoiding an entire food category.
Are food recalls becoming more common? UF expert puts the numbers in perspective
A steady stream of recall notices and social media posts may make the nation’s food supply seem less safe, but a UF/IFAS expert says current recall numbers are generally consistent with previous years. Consumers should review the specific products, brands, and lot numbers involved rather than avoiding an entire category of food. more
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Bojangles has opened a new restaurant at 3050 State Road 436 in Apopka. The location is the Carolina-based chain’s seventh restaurant in the Orlando-Daytona Beach-Melbourne market.
Bojangles opens a new Apopka restaurant on State Road 436
Bojangles has opened a new restaurant at 3050 State Road 436 in Apopka. The location is the Carolina-based chain’s seventh restaurant in the Orlando-Daytona Beach-Melbourne market. more
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The City of Apopka has issued a precautionary boil-water advisory for several neighborhoods and businesses following a water main break on Welch Road east of Rock Springs Road. Customers should boil water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, or washing dishes until the city lifts the advisory.
Boil-water advisory issued for Welch Road area after water main break
The City of Apopka has issued a precautionary boil-water advisory for several neighborhoods and businesses following a water main break on Welch Road east of Rock Springs Road. Customers should boil water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, or washing dishes until the city lifts the advisory. more
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AdventHealth is supporting 13 Central Florida nonprofits working to improve housing stability, food access, transportation, and maternal health. The grants are expected to help the organizations serve more than 123,200 people, including families in the Apopka area.
AdventHealth grants will help 13 nonprofits serve more than 123,000 Central Floridians
AdventHealth is supporting 13 Central Florida nonprofits working to improve housing stability, food access, transportation, and maternal health. The grants are expected to help the organizations serve more than 123,200 people, including families in the Apopka area. more
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Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida asks residents to take at least one action to fight hunger in September. Community members can donate, volunteer, attend an event, advocate for hunger relief, or wear orange for Hunger Action Day.
Second Harvest calls on Central Florida to take action against hunger
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida asks residents to take at least one action to fight hunger in September. Community members can donate, volunteer, attend an event, advocate for hunger relief, or wear orange for Hunger Action Day. more
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Hope CommUnity Center is asking the Apopka community for donations as supplies at its emergency food pantry begin to run low. Residents can purchase needed items through an Amazon Wish List, deliver food to the center or contribute financially.
Hope CommUnity Center seeks donations as emergency food pantry supplies run low
Hope CommUnity Center is asking the Apopka community for donations as supplies at its emergency food pantry begin to run low. Residents can purchase needed items through an Amazon Wish List, deliver food to the center or contribute financially. more
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While U.S. produce prices are rising across the board, tomatoes are among the most affected.
A perfect storm of factors is driving up US produce prices, but shoppers can still save
Prices for tomatoes, lettuce and other fresh produce have climbed substantially over the past year as disruptions ripple through the agricultural supply chain. Shoppers can reduce costs by choosing less-affected foods and substituting canned or frozen produce when appropriate. more
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Florida has recorded at least 50 cyclosporiasis cases across 24 counties since May 1 as infections rise nationwide. The foodborne intestinal illness can cause diarrhea, appetite loss, and weight loss, with symptoms sometimes lasting more than a month.
Florida reports 50 cyclosporiasis cases amid nationwide outbreaks
Florida has recorded at least 50 cyclosporiasis cases across 24 counties since May 1 as infections rise nationwide. The foodborne intestinal illness can cause diarrhea, appetite loss, and weight loss, with symptoms sometimes lasting more than a month. more
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Goodwill Industries of Central Florida and WFTV 9 Family Connection have launched their annual summer food drive to help combat food insecurity across the region. Community members can donate nonperishable food items at participating Goodwill stores through July 11.
Goodwill, WFTV launch annual summer food drive to help Central Florida families
Goodwill Industries of Central Florida and WFTV 9 Family Connection have launched their annual summer food drive to help combat food insecurity across the region. Community members can donate nonperishable food items at participating Goodwill stores through July 11. more
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Cracker cattle grazing at the Dudley Farms state historic site near Newberry, Florida.
Florida at 250: Heritage cattle connect the state's colonial past to the future of sustainable ranching
As America approaches its 250th anniversary, Florida's heritage cattle are serving as a living reminder of the state's agricultural roots, tracing their lineage to Spanish livestock introduced in the 1500s. Today, ranchers and UF/IFAS researchers are preserving the hardy breed while applying its traits to more sustainable, climate-resilient ranching. more
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While Central Florida avoided major hurricane impacts last year, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida warns that storms, inflation, and shrinking food supplies are creating a growing risk of hunger across the region. The organization is encouraging residents to volunteer, donate, and support local hunger-relief efforts ahead of hurricane season.
This summer, food banks are keeping an eye on the horizon
While Central Florida avoided major hurricane impacts last year, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida warns that storms, inflation, and shrinking food supplies are creating a growing risk of hunger across the region. The organization is encouraging residents to volunteer, donate, and support local hunger-relief efforts ahead of hurricane season. more
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PhenoSeg focuses on segmenting individual strawberry plants from drone imagery – essentially isolating each strawberry plant from the background so scientists and growers can count plant-level fruit and flowers more precisely.
UF researchers develop AI-powered tools to help strawberry and tomato growers predict yields
University of Florida researchers have developed two web-based applications that use artificial intelligence and drone imagery to help strawberry and tomato growers predict yields. The tools, known as PhenoSeg and PhenoSnap, aim to reduce the time and labor required for traditional crop counting while improving forecasting accuracy. more
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Rising food costs are forcing many Florida families deeper into debt, poll finds
A new poll suggests the rising cost of groceries is placing growing financial pressure on Florida households, with many families taking on debt just to afford food. While some items, such as eggs, are expected to become less expensive this year, shoppers are likely to see continued price increases across many other grocery categories. more
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Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida has launched Career Pathways, a new workforce development initiative designed to connect more residents with stable employment opportunities.
Second Harvest Food Bank launches Career Pathways program to expand workforce training opportunities
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is expanding its workforce development efforts with the launch of Career Pathways, a new training model designed to prepare residents for in-demand jobs. The expanded program adds a customer service track while continuing the organization’s successful culinary training initiative. more
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Customers browse the fresh produce at a Wilkes-Barre, Pa., farmers market in June 2025.
Who shops at farmers markets in the US?
A new study examining U.S. farmers market shoppers found consumers generally fall into six categories based on their motivations, habits, and level of engagement. Researchers say most shoppers are driven by a desire for healthy food, support for local farmers, and the enjoyment of the experience itself. more
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Checkers celebrates 20 years in Apopka with bold new restaurant remodel
Checkers has completed a major remodel of its longtime Apopka location, marking 20 years in the community with a bold new look and updated branding. The restaurant will celebrate the milestone with a community event on March 28 featuring giveaways and family-friendly activities. more
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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, is over 60 years old in its modern form. It was established by the Food Stamp Act of 1964.
Florida faces $1.18 billion tab as Farm Bill shifts SNAP costs to state
A new Farm Bill proposal before Congress would shift more than $1 billion in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program costs to Florida. Anti-hunger advocates warn the change could increase administrative burdens and lead to more families losing access to food assistance. more
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Wekiva High culinary students team up with Central Florida chefs for one-night dining experience
The next generation of culinary talent will take center stage on March 3 as Wekiva High School’s Magnet Academy of Culinary Arts hosts a one-night-only dining showcase. Proceeds from the immersive tasting experience will directly support student programming and future opportunities. more
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