Ready, Set, Give The Peanut Butter Challenge, a state-wide annual tradition of giving, runs from Oct. 1 through Oct. 31. During this month, counties compete to collect donations of this nutritious spread. All donations go to local food pantries ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition
Food Insecurity in Florida Food insecurity is an obstacle many Floridians face. In 2021, it was estimated that roughly 2.2 million Floridians lacked access to healthy food, with just over 660,000 being children. In Orange County specifically, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Making healthy food choices is a challenge of willpower for many of us, but for others it simply isn’t an option. According to a USDA report, more than 38 million people in the U.S. experienced food insecurity in 2020. Food insecurity is defined ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition