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4 Ideas to Encourage Family Reading Time

Reading is a lifelong skill and can be a cherished activity. By sharing stories as a family, you are setting in motion the ability for your child to use their imagination and learn so much more about the world around them. By Neetika Prabhakar via PBS It’s important to carve out quality time to spend with your kids each day. But there are some days when that’s easier said than done! Our days can get … Read more

Planning as a Family for Natural Disasters

Families can cope with disasters by preparing in advance and working together as a team. Planning what to do before a disaster strikes provides the best protection for you and your family.   Planning Considerations for Children Before a Storm  Talk about hurricanes and why they occur. Help your child to understand that a hurricane is a natural event and not anyone’s fault.  In the event of hurricanes, tornadoes or tropical storms, let them know … Read more

Flagler County Food Assistance Resources

St. Vincent de Paul 200 S Daytona Ave, Flagler Beach 386-693-4806 Flagler County residents only, bring ID. Also helps with clothing. Grace Community Food Pantry 400 South Daytona Ave, Flagler Beach 386-439-0071 Must be a Flagler County resident. Bring ID, piece of mail. Salvation Army Social Services – Food Pantry – Flagler 700 E. Moody Blvd, Bunnell 386-437-0029 Flagler County residents – bring ID and piece of mail. Call in advance. ACCESS Florida 850-300-4323 The … Read more

Volusia County Food Assistance Resources

ACCESS Florida 850-300-4323 The Food Assistance Program helps people with low-income buy healthy food. There are some eligibility rules to get benefits which include but are not limited to providing proof of identity, passing a gross income limit less than or equal to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, and living in the state of Florida. For more information, visit www.myflfamilies.com Halifax Urban Ministries (Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, Port Orange) 386-615-1326 All of the non-profit … Read more