More than 50% of students in Seminole County are receiving free or reduced lunches at school – so what happens when school is out during the holiday season? For these children and their families, the holidays aren’t always full of celebration. When it is a struggle to put food on the table, children often lose […]
HOPE has been contacted by individuals and groups who are looking for ways to help families in the Bahamas. Fortunately, HOPE’s clients, offices, and our families were spared by the devastation endured by the Bahamian people. Although HOPE is always in need of food for our clients throughout the year, at this time we would […]
HOPE’s Emergency Network Services Meet Arnold, one of our HENS clients. He was excited to learn of his new HENS driver, Cheryl, who would be bringing his weekly deliveries since his regular driver was on vacation. Arnold has been so grateful for the in-home support the HENS program provides him and wanted to make sure Cheryl […]
School is starting up again and with it, there will be many new lessons for our children. Have you considered making generosity an intentional part of their learning experience this year? Studies have proven that children who volunteer do better in school and tend to be healthier and happier. Here are a few easy […]
Megan had been struggling to keep up with many of her bills when she found out her disability check would be reduced for several months. Feeling overwhelmed and wanting to provide a stable home environment for her teenage son, Megan came to HOPE to see what assistance was available. While working with HOPE, Megan has […]
Jose came to HOPE’s Resource Center and Food Pantry requesting food. He recently moved here from Venezuela for a better life for his teenage daughter and himself. Jose noted that his daughter graduated high school with honors and planned to attend Valencia College. He works full time as a security guard at night and they’re […]
Edith, her husband, and their two children had been coming to HOPE’s Food Pantry since April 2018 following a difficult out-of-state move that saw them living out of an RV on various local campgrounds. Edith was unable to work during this time and used HOPE’s food pantry to save money so that her family could […]
We have a new family coming to the HOPE Pantry this month. Thomas recently lost his job, where he had been making a comfortable salary to support his family. While trying to find steady employment over the past few months, the family had been living off savings which was soon depleted. Thomas is now working […]
April learned about HOPE a few months ago when she needed help with her utility bill. Living on a fixed disability income, April had to use some of her money for car repairs that month, which left her short for her water bill. April lives by herself and in order to try to increase her […]
One of the families that HOPE has been assisting over the past year is Martin and Aria, who have two young children, ages 5 and 1. The family started a new life in the U.S. after leaving unsafe living conditions in the UAE a few years ago. Aria provides childcare for the children while Martin […]
