student hunger

Second Harvest of Central Florida is encouraging families to get the help they need this holiday season when it comes to food insecurity.

Students from across the state will rally at the Florida State Capitol on Thursday, Jan. 26 to raise awareness about the issue.

It's long been true that some students who attend Monroe County schools struggle with not having enough food to eat, and COVID-19 has made the situation worse. Educators say the pandemic also has led to new solutions for student hunger.

College students often struggle to make ends meet, and food insecurity is more common on campus than you might think. Now it could be even more challenging for some to get food stamps.

When Heather Howard cut ties with her parents last year, the University of South Florida senior suddenly found herself wondering where she would find her…