Special Events
The education of a well-rounded child involves more than reading, writing and arithmetic. We believe that exposing students to cultural experiences enriches their education and them find their passion for learning. The programs we offer are varied and meaningful, from a trip to the ball game, to holiday concerts to tours of the Daytona International Speedway. Here are some past highlights:
- Trip to the News-JournalCenter to have a holiday dinner and hear the Daytona State College holiday concert.
- Attend an ERAU basketball game and hear a special motivational talk by Coach Ridder.
- FBHonors students from Campbell Middle School, Mainland High School, Starke Elementary School, Sunrise Elementary, Turie T. Small Elementary, and Westside Elementary were recognized at a Honors banquet at Plantation Bay's Club De Bonmont. The celebration included awards, remarks from Food Brings Hope Founder and Chairwoman Forough B. Hosseini and Executive Director Judi Winch and a video and awards presentation commemorating the students' achievements. The students also received gift cards and a short presentation on dining etiquette.
- Over five hundred and thirty students celebrated the end of the school year at the SkyZone, Daytona Beach . They were treated to lunch and had a great time bouncing on all the equipment and mats.
ERAU Basketball Game 2024
On November 14th, nearly 150 students danced, chanted, waved pom poms, and held up homemade signs to cheer on the victorious Embry-Riddle Eagles at the ICI Center! The Eagles triumphed over the Flagler College Saints by a score of 95-89.
This special event created unforgettable memories for the students, who were buzzing with excitement from the moment they arrived. They enjoyed a pizza party at their schools and snacks during the game.
Food Brings Hope offers unique and enriching experiences for underprivileged students who may not typically have opportunities like this. As some teachers noted, for many, it was their very first basketball game.
We are deeply grateful to the Embry-Riddle Athletic Department and Sodexo for hosting the Food Brings Hope’s annual basketball game.
FBHonors Banquet 2023
FBHonors had its annual banquet on May 10, 2023. This banquet highlights students' focus on STEM academics and their academic achievements within the program throughout the year. Food Brings Hope looks forward to helping these students throughout their academic journeys all the way through college.
Tour of Homes 2023
Food Brings Hope held its 8th annual Tour of Homes at ICI Homes Mosaic Community. The Tour of Homes highlighted careers in the construction industry such as mechanical, drywall and framing, slab and block, as well as, design and marketing.
The Food Brings Hope Team is appreciative of ICI Homes and everyone who volunteered to make this a memorable, educational field trip for our FBH students!
ERAU Basketball Game 2022
Daytona Beach, FL – On November 16, 2022, Embry Riddle Athletics hosted Food Brings Hope’s Kidszone, Teenzone, FBHonors, and Change the Code students at a Men’s Basketball game against the Flagler Saints. This evening made it possible for students to experience a live College Basketball game. As the students arrived, they were greeted by the Embry Riddle Women’s Softball and Volleyball teams that cheered as they entered the gymnasium. Food Brings Hope partnered with the Jersey Mikes, located in the Daytona Beach Tanger Outlets, to prepare meals for the students.
This was the 13th year that Embry Riddle hosted FBH after school programs at a Basketball game and the students were very excited when Embry Riddle made the winning basket leaving the final score 82 – 67. The students were given Embry Riddle spirit swag that they got to use during the game to cheer on the team and take home to show their families. In conclusion, over 300 students, sponsors, volunteers, and administration had the privilege of enjoying the game and making fun memories.
FBHonors Banquet 2022
Food Brings Hope recently honored approximately 75 students in the FBHonors program at a banquet held in the Mori Hosseini Center at Daytona State College. The program’s curriculum focuses on STEM education and high achieving students in our FBH schools. The students in this program are encouraged to think creatively, analytically, and use the skills provided to them to continue their education.
FBHonors meets multiple times a week after school. Students are selected based on their academic promise and their desire to commit to its rigor. The goal of the FBHonors initiative is to cultivate the talents of high achieving students, in small class settings, through rigorous, enhanced opportunities designed to navigate them through high school, help them enroll in college, and, in doing so, lead them on a path to success.
At the FBHonors Banquet the students were honored, for their hard work and dedication, with a tablet for elementary school students and a laptop for middle school students. Food Brings Hope also celebrated Citizenship Award recipients by awarding them with a $50.00 American Express Gift Card.
Food Brings Hope recognized their May Volunteer of the Month, Mary Bruno, for her time and effort dedicated to Food Brings Hope events and recognized Westside Elementary as the FBHonors Program of The Year for always going the extra mile and expecting the best from their FBHonors students.
FBH Got Talent 2022
Food Brings Hope recently held their first FBH Got Talent Show at the Davidson Theater located in the News Journal Center in Daytona Beach. Over 200 attended the event with a total of 9 schools showcasing their students’ diverse talents ranging from singing and dancing to magic and synchronized swimming.
Before the show, everyone enjoyed pizza and experienced Magic by James McCarthy as he went from table to table performing close up magic tricks while the students ate. During the show, a student from Galaxy Middle School, displayed his magic tricks from a huge stage in the theater.
Food Brings Hope is thankful to the News Journal Center for hosting us, along with staff members and all the volunteers that helped make this night a memorable one for all involved.
Tour of Homes 2022
Food Brings Hope held their 7th annual Tour of Homes at ICI Homes Mosaic Community. The Tour of Homes highlighted careers in the construction industry such as mechanical, drywall and framing, slab and block, as well as, design and marketing.
The students visited five homes in various stages of construction. ICI Homes employees explained their responsibilities and shared information on the tools used and answered questions from students. Next, students had lunch at the Mosaic Resident Center prepared and served by Parkview Church Pastor Chad Clark and 25 volunteers. The delicious BBQ meal was served to students, sponsors, staff, bus drivers, plus employees of ICI Homes and the FBH Team.
The last stop was touring a model home. Students were given the opportunity to see the final stage of a home’s construction. They participated in a scavenger hunt in which they searched for items located in the house.
The Food Brings Hope Team is appreciative of ICI Homes and everyone who volunteered to make this a memorable, educational field trip for our FBH students!
ICI Homes Tour 2016
Over 125 middle school students were treated as VIPs during a construction tour of ICI Homes’ Plantation Bay community in Ormond Beach.
“I have never seen the framing of a home before”, said Sara Gordon, a sixth grader at Holly Hill K-8 School. “It was really cool to see what is behind the walls in a house.”
TeenZone participants and chaperones from all five of the Food Brings Hope partnered middle schools were in attendance. Those schools include Campbell, Holly Hill K-8 School, New Smyrna Beach, Ormond Beach, and Southwestern.
ICI Homes’ building professionals answered questions and lead students through each stage of the homebuilding process; from foundation to completed project. Students were able to walk through a newly framed home before moving next door to a home with the addition of dry wall.
“Our message was that teamwork is the core of what we do.” said ICI Homes Construction Manager, Tim MacFarlane. “We all have to look out for one another to get the job done. If they keep that mindset, then they can accomplish anything.”
The tour continued to include a newly finished home complete with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and finished hardwood and carpeted floors. In each home, students and chaperones were guided through each room learning the details of the building of it and then were allowed to explore the outside property.
Lunch was catered by Planation Bay’s Club de Bonmont and served by Food Brings Hope volunteers.
“This tour is one of the many enrichment activities that we provide to our FBH students to highlight different professions and possibly create some interest in a new trade,” said Judi Winch, Food Brings Hope Executive Director. “This is the second year we have taken our TeenZone students on this tour. Last year, we only had 25 students involved. We are excited the opportunity this year has grown to include over 125 children!”
After lunch, the students got back on their buses for a guided tour of the entire Plantation Bay community before participating in an exciting, competitive scavenger hunt in one of the model homes.
