<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[South Florida Hunger Coalition]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Florida Hunger]]></description><link>https://www.sfhc.org/news-and-issues</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:01:12 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.sfhc.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Impact of Hunger in Our Community ]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to United Way of Broward, Soref Community Center, local food banks and Feeding America, nearly 258,000 people, including more than 81,000 children, in Broward County alone experience food insecurity. Eye-level view of a community food pantry with shelves stocked with various food items Consistent access to fresh and healthy food helps reduce the potential of chronic health issues caused by poor nutrition, including mental health issues. Associated healthcare costs are often...]]></description><link>https://www.sfhc.org/post/combating-hunger-in-south-florida-join-the-fight</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a511a944edfc4e4ec4506e9</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:15:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0c3a0d_817ddef02bbc4e89a7c8d8f43a1a0f70~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>South Florida Hunger Coalition</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hunger Among Vulnerable Populations in South Florida]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hunger remains a significant and growing challenge in South Florida, especially for vulnerable groups such as children and older adults. Florida has more than 3.2 million food‑insecure residents, including over 800,000 children, according to the most recent Map the Meal Gap analysis. Child food insecurity varies widely across counties, with rates ranging from 9.1% in well‑resourced counties to 35.5% in the most underserved areas, reflecting deep disparities in access to nutritious food....]]></description><link>https://www.sfhc.org/post/how-south-florida-hunger-coalition-supports-local-families</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a511a94c549c55b35ae8ec3</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:15:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0c3a0d_09a0c7cce60a4097a0b8d9c859f60510~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>South Florida Hunger Coalition</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summmer break can increase food insecurity for children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Of the estimated 2.1 million people living in Broward County, approximately 250,000 neighbors, family and friends face food insecurity every day. The need stretches across all ages and demographics... Read more from SFHC President and CEO Michael Farver, as published in the South Florida Sun Sentinel, June 14, 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.sfhc.org/post/understanding-food-insecurity-in-south-florida-communities</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a511a92c549c55b35ae8ebe</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:15:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0c3a0d_feb7b2957f8e4ebd9d5953581ca47661~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_637,h_360,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>South Florida Hunger Coalition</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>