September is Hunger Action Month, and we invite you to get involved – virtually! Below you will find three online ways to make a difference for your neighbors facing hunger.Make sure to let us know how you're participating by using the hashtag #StockTheShelves and tagging us @FeedHopeNow. Take A Virtual Tour During this virtual, one-hour information session, you will … [Read more...] about Change lives with the click of your mouse…
Publix continues work to help neighbors facing hunger
During Hunger Action Month, Publix is highlighting the many ways the company helps alleviate hunger year-round. According to Feeding America, 1 in 9 Americans face food insecurity, and within Publix’s seven-state operating area, more than 8 million people face hunger every day. As a food retailer, Publix is committed to helping feed those in need in the communities it … [Read more...] about Publix continues work to help neighbors facing hunger
Emily Tells All: How Culinary Training Helps the Community
Second Harvest Food Bank's Culinary Training Program is helping transform lives and support the reopening of Central Florida's hospitality industry by creating a pipeline of skilled workers who are equipped to build careers and give businesses a chance to hire talented candidates. The 16-week program provides hands-on culinary training and essential life skills for students to … [Read more...] about Emily Tells All: How Culinary Training Helps the Community
Fighting Hunger After School
One in five Central Florida kids is facing hunger. Food is an important part of a kid’s education. As local students head back to school, they need nutritious meals to be ready for science experiments, vocabulary quizzes and long division. If something is as simple as a student is not concentrating, they're not focusing, or they're grumpy because they haven't eaten, let's go … [Read more...] about Fighting Hunger After School
Three cheers for our volunteers!
Volunteers are the lifeblood of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. Last year 28,410 volunteers generously donated 88,974 hours of service to share love, kindness and hope with our neighbors facing hunger. From preparing meals for kids at the new Mercy Kitchen to sorting food donations, bottling honey and even helping at food distributions, you made a positive impact … [Read more...] about Three cheers for our volunteers!