{"id":157522,"date":"2026-02-16T19:32:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T19:32:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/157522\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T19:32:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T19:32:16","slug":"did-you-know-1-in-5-northeast-florida-children-goes-to-bed-hungry-heres-how-you-can-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/157522\/","title":{"rendered":"Did you know 1 in 5 Northeast Florida children goes to bed hungry? Here\u2019s how you can help"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 One in 5 children in Northeast Florida goes to bed hungry. That\u2019s more than 93,000 children who do not have enough food at home. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">One in 7 adults, more than 310,000 of your neighbors, are facing hunger as well. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Feeding Northeast Florida works every day to reduce those numbers. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The CEO joined my 10 a.m. News4JAX+ streaming show to explain the role the food bank plays in fighting hunger where you live and how you can help.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 nALdY copyright\">Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p>About the AuthorJennifer Waugh headshot<a class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__LinkBase-sc-1fnzlkn-9 eUojqd gMnWPT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/team\/FF3Q5WNQDVFTZGVWX4QJW2PBJU\/\" title=\"View Jennifer Waugh&#039;s full profile\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jennifer Waugh<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gnunoy bOlrXa\">Jennifer, who anchors The Morning Shows and is part of the I-TEAM, loves working in her hometown of Jacksonville.<\/p>\n<p>City leaders, community react to chaos outside Avenues Mall over weekend<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:59<\/p>\n<p>City leaders, community react to chaos outside Avenues Mall over weekendSunday\u2019s rainfall insufficient to ease persistent drought<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:51<\/p>\n<p>Sunday\u2019s rainfall insufficient to ease persistent droughtHenry Tenon withdraws guilty plea<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:50<\/p>\n<p>Henry Tenon withdraws guilty pleaMajor makeover coming to one of downtown St. Augustine\u2019s busiest corridors <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:23<\/p>\n<p>Major makeover coming to one of downtown St. Augustine\u2019s busiest corridors Family of man killed by JSO questions use of deadly force given his mental health history<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:48<\/p>\n<p>Family of man killed by JSO questions use of deadly force given his mental health historyMayor Deegan, officials, warn residents about increased wildfire risk<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:55<\/p>\n<p>Mayor Deegan, officials, warn residents about increased wildfire riskJacksonville&#8217;s view of NASA Crew-12 launch<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:38<\/p>\n<p>Jacksonville&#8217;s view of NASA Crew-12 launchFamily demands answers after JSO officers fatally shoot man in driveway<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:26<\/p>\n<p>Family demands answers after JSO officers fatally shoot man in drivewayJSO shares details after 3 officers shoot, kill man wielding knife in Dinsmore area<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:59<\/p>\n<p>JSO shares details after 3 officers shoot, kill man wielding knife in Dinsmore areaBook calls attention to Jacksonville&#8217;s post-pandemic affordability crisis<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:12<\/p>\n<p>Book calls attention to Jacksonville&#8217;s post-pandemic affordability crisisVolunteers rehab Green Cove Springs home as Clay County prices rise, affordability tightens<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 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St. Johns Bluff | &#8216;Excruciating Pain;<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:08<\/p>\n<p>Man describes being shot after following hit-and-run driver on St. Johns Bluff | &#8216;Excruciating Pain;Cats and kittens are helping inmates heal thanks to a Flagler County rehabilitation program<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:24<\/p>\n<p>Cats and kittens are helping inmates heal thanks to a Flagler County rehabilitation programFamily reunited with 9-year-old son\u2019s urn after more than a decade<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:55<\/p>\n<p>Family reunited with 9-year-old son\u2019s urn after more than a decadeCity council greenlights plans to establish community benefits agreement board<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:23<\/p>\n<p>City council greenlights 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