Schools, hospitals, and nonprofits juggling demand, funding, and hunger

Central Florida’s social support systems are shifting: Orange County Public Schools face declining enrollment, while UF Health Leesburg Hospital is outsourcing food services, impacting 58 workers. At the same time, nonprofits like Shepherd's Hope and the Rosen JCC are bolstering their capacity through new grants and leadership to meet growing community needs. A deep look at hunger in the region shows food insecurity remains a persistent problem, even for families who have followed conventional financial and educational advice.