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BPS STORYBOARD - October 26, 2016 - VOLUME V, ISSUE 3 - PAGE 4
Catching up with Dr. B
everywhere in our organization.
Each issue of Storyboard features a super hero from within the halls of Brevard Schools. Sometimes the
hero has started or helped a charitable organization, worked above and beyond at his or
food insecurity, meaning people cannot always afford to buy the groceries they need. But in Central Florida, the rate is even higher, with one in six people struggling with the reality of hunger and food insecurity. As a matter of fact, according to a study by Second Harvest Food Bank, Florida has one of the highest rates of food insecure children in the nation.
her job, or even literally saved a child off a major county roadway, but heroes are
What faces do you see when you imagine a food bank? I think the people who walk through the pantry doors may surprise you. Hunger affects every age group, every ethnicity and both the employed and unemployed. Hunger does not discriminate.
Hurricane Matthew allowed BPS to open its doors to the community in a way we don’t often do. My heartiest thanks to all who served in any capacity. (For more storm shelter coverage, see pages 1-3.)
Anyone can need a helping hand from time to time. It may be your neighbor, your friend or it may even be you. And the good news is that anyone can help, one can at a time.
While not everyone was called upon to serve on a hurricane shelter team, everyone can help our local
There’s still time this week to collect non-perishable food items, basic hygiene products, and baby care items. These items will be transported by our couriers to the district warehouse from where they will be picked up by local Brevard food pantries. Make a donation today.
community in this week’s Food 4 Thought food drive. Consider this: according to a national study by the hunger-relief agency, Feeding America, more than one in eight households in Florida experience
I have witnessed firsthand the kindness shown by our youth and staff in Brevard Public Schools. I am proud to be a part of this organization and thank you for your part in this district-wide initiative.