About 1 in 5 children in Polk County live in a household that cannot access enough food — these organizations are trying to bridge the gap.
Tag: food security
Young Chefs Take the Spotlight at IDEA Lakeland Cook-Off
National program uses hands-on cooking to build confidence and encourage healthier habits among students.
Lakeland’s VISTE Sees Rising Senior Food Insecurity as Grocery Costs Continue to Climb
The Lakeland nonprofit is seeing more walk-ins, more anxiety and higher demand as older adults struggle to afford groceries.

