Archive for September, 2010

September 16, 2010

Hunger Action Month Week #3

Author: Maria Diestro

Can you believe that we are halfway through Hunger Action Month? What actions have you taken so far from our 30 Ways in 30 Days calendar? I would love any feedback or ideas you may have on our calendar.

I have been super busy promoting our calendar via our social media channels. I am happy to report that people have been sharing my links daily. If you would like to receive updates from us … like us on facebook or follow us on twitter. We would love to interact with you via these channels.

Since there are 15 more days left of Hunger Action Month, I wanted to give you a quick rundown of some fun and quick actions you can take this week.

Today you can participate in Kraft’s Text to Give campaign. Text the word “MEALS” and your zip code to 71717 and Kraft will donate a meal to Second Harvest Food Bank. This is part of the Huddle to Fight Hunger Campaign. Everytime someone joins the huddle in Central Florida a meal gets donated to Second Harvest Food Bank. And guess what … Florida is in second place! 

On Friday, September 17 fight hunger with just one click. Download Pampered Chef’s Cookbook for a Cause for free and a meal with be donated to Feeding America. Pampered Chef’s goal is to donate 10 million pounds of food this year. You can help them reach this goal by downloading this exclusive celebrity cookbook.

You can actually do this action every day till September 23. Vote for the hunger image that moves you the most! Online voting for our Portraits of Hunger Photography contest has started. We have received over 900 votes already. Remember, you can vote as many times as you want.

We need your help in choosing the top 3 photos. After that, our 3 judges will choose the winner. The winner of Portraits will be announced along with a display of all photo entries at our showcase party. The winner will have their photo showcased at The Enzian Theater for a month!

Here are the details:
Portraits of Hunger Showcase Party
Date: Thursday, September 30, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Enzian’s Eden Bar – 1300 South Orlando Avenue, Maitland, FL 32751
Bring a food donation (non-perishable) and receive a free Peroni. 1 free Peroni per person.

Until next week! 

Maria Diestro
Online Service and Communications Manager

September 3, 2010

Bring Your Class to Glean for Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida

Author: Brady Koch

Hello,

Looking for a great way to inspire your students, but can’t find the funds you need to make it happen? Check out the Target® Field Trip Grants program.

Target is working with non-profit organizations to spread the word about Field Trip Grants. This year, Target will award 5,000 grants of up to $700 to help fund field trips to great educational destinations.

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida partners with The Society of St. Andrew to glean excess produce from farms and provide them to the hungry in our community.  School groups are able to participate in gleanings at local farms while incorporating a variety of lesson plans including: 

- Agriculture
- Nutrition
- Migrant Issues
- Civics

We would be excited if your class would apply for a field trip grant to visit a local produce farm. All food gleaned from these field trips would be donated to Second Harvest and then distributed throughout the community.

Winter/Spring Gleaning Schedule  2010 – 2011

 January   
Variety of citrus in most counties throughout Central Florida
Cabbage in Lake County

 February
Variety of citrus in most counties throughout Central Florida
Cabbage in Lake County

 March
Variety of citrus in most counties throughout Central Florida
Cabbage in Lake County
Strawberries in Hillsborough County

April
Variety of citrus in most counties throughout Central Florida
Cabbage, cucumbers in Lake County
Strawberries, squash, zucchini, eggplant in Hillsborough County

 May 
Corn, cucumbers, cabbage, squash in Lake County
Squash, melons in Hillsborough County
Citrus in Volusia County

 Want to learn more and apply for a Target Field Trip Grant? Visit www.Target.com/grants for details.

Have a great school year,

Brady Koch
Director of Agency Relations and Programs