Like many people, I begin my day with a cup of coffee and the day's headlines. Some days I get my news from television, other days it is from any number of local and national newsletters delivered to my inbox. This week, neither of those were my primary source of information. To take the pulse on how we are doing in Central Florida, I turned to Second Harvest Food Bank's Food … [Read more...] about Food Finder Reports Highest Search Count During Coronavirus Concerns
Mobile Drops Move Food Out During Coronavirus Outbreak
One of the most efficient ways to get large quantities of food to people who need it the most is through mobile food distributions. Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is able to load a semi-trailer full of non-perishable food items, frozen meat, fresh produce and dairy and transport it to food deserts, rural areas and under-served communities and distribute it to … [Read more...] about Mobile Drops Move Food Out During Coronavirus Outbreak
Walt Disney World Provides Food for 18,000 Meals
When Walt Disney World Resort closed its Orlando theme parks amid growing concerns about the coronavirus, they turned that somber moment into a hope-filled one in the form of meals for Central Floridians experiencing food insecurity, many for the very first time. A regular donor of food, funds and volunteer hours, Walt Disney World delivered a variety of prepared foods, milk, … [Read more...] about Walt Disney World Provides Food for 18,000 Meals
Hope in Uncertain Times for Carlos and His Kids
Like many of our neighbors in Central Florida, Carlos works in the hospitality industry. He and his wife have a budget and stick to it. Over the last two weeks, Carlos has had his hours reduced again and again as conventions pack up and head home. Without guests filling hotel beds, workers like Carlos have had their hours cut and, in some cases, been laid off as a result of the … [Read more...] about Hope in Uncertain Times for Carlos and His Kids
Food requests surge due to Coronavirus
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida saw a 23% surge in requests for food assistance from workers already affected by event cancellations and closures due to Coronavirus concerns. Local media outlets were quick to share how people in need can access the food they need to feed their families in this emergent situation. Here are their stories: Second Harvest Food … [Read more...] about Food requests surge due to Coronavirus