2nd reported Lauderdale Lakes shooting in less than 24 hours sends man to hospital
For the second time in less than 24 hours, a man has been hospitalized after a shooting in Lauderdale Lakes, according to authorities.
Hundreds of South Florida residents received meals and essential items this weekend as six local organizations joined forces to support families facing food insecurity.
One in five children in Florida faces hunger. It’s an upsetting statistic many nonprofits are working hard to change, but one local organization is making strides by meeting the children where they are.
Did you know one in six South Floridians experiences food insecurity? That’s roughly 16 percent of the population. It’s why every year, Local 10 News raises awareness about this critical issue through our Food for Thought campaign.
As September is Hunger Action Month, Local 10 is highlighting one local nonprofit that is feeding the need.
More and more working families are relying on food pantries to supplement their food supplies.
Having fresh food, saving money and connecting with nature are just some of the benefits of growing your own vegetable garden. And when you install gardens in public spaces, such as schools, those benefits include a therapeutic learning experience for students.
The PORCH story begins some 700 miles away in Christine Cotton’s North Carolina home. Her son Matthew asked her to make sandwiches for a classmate who didn’t have enough food to eat.
As part of Local 10′s Food for Thought campaign and in partnership with Publix, Community Enhancement Collaboration received a delivery of fresh vegetables and shelf-stable items for the fifty seniors who receive food every Tuesday as part of the nonprofit’s weekly Senior Shopping Day.
Since 2020, Local 10 and Publix Super Markets have teamed up to address food insecurity in our communities.