In the middle of uncertainty, our community stepped up in a big, bold way to care for our neighbors. At the height of the pandemic, Orange County Government recognized the urgent need for food assistance and invested in the future of hunger relief in Central Florida. With support from the CARES Act and additional gifts from the community, Mercy Kitchen opened its doors in … [Read more...] about 1 Year of Hope from Mercy Kitchen
HCA Florida Healthcare Launches Initiative to Support Second Harvest Food Bank
With the launch of HCA Florida Healthcare unifying more than 450 sites of care across Florida, HCA Florida Healthcare colleagues in Central Florida are celebrating the announcement through a multifaceted initiative to fight food insecurity during National Nutrition Month. HCA Florida Healthcare’s mission is: “Above all else, we are dedicated to the care and improvement of … [Read more...] about HCA Florida Healthcare Launches Initiative to Support Second Harvest Food Bank
Start Your Day with Gratitude
You may have a morning routine that includes coffee, news, and a commute to the office. Or your day may start with the school car line, social media scrolling and a game of Wordle. Sonia called Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida this morning to start her day with gratitude. “I want you to know I appreciate whatever you do for me,” her message begins. She is a … [Read more...] about Start Your Day with Gratitude
Fighting Hunger is a Work of HeART
Hana first came face to face with poverty when she visited China. Upon returning back to the United States, she noticed more and more people in her community facing hunger, homelessness and other dire circumstances. Overwhelmed by how big of a problem food insecurity is – 1 in 7 Central Floridians and 1 in 5 kids experience hunger each year – and unsure of how to make … [Read more...] about Fighting Hunger is a Work of HeART
Cathleen Fights Hunger Faster
Cathleen is taking action to help fight hunger in more ways than one. She started as a volunteer three years ago. She remembers the original production kitchen at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s main Orlando warehouse where she became a dedicated volunteer packing meals for kids. Today she can often be found donning a white chef’s coat and hair net at Mercy … [Read more...] about Cathleen Fights Hunger Faster