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5 Steps You Can Take to Prevent Food Waste on Earth Day and Every Day
It’s Earth Day. In Florida, an average family of four wastes $1600 annually on food that wilts, spoils or otherwise goes uneaten. While this statistic is staggering, the consequences of food waste extend beyond just environmental concerns; our actions also profoundly impact hunger relief efforts. By being mindful of how we handle and utilize food, we can reduce waste and ensure fewer people face hunger.
Here are some steps you can take on Earth Day and every day.
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Celebrating the many ways you volunteer – thank you!
To celebrate National Volunteer Week, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida wants to celebrate you, our volunteers, who help fight hunger and feed hope all year long.
Last year, your collective efforts contributed more than 119,765 volunteer hours to support our mission. Your dedication and hard work have significantly impacted the fight against hunger. Thank you!
Orlando Treasure Hunt Benefiting Second Harvest Gives You The Chance to Win $3,000
Author and artist Bess Auer has crafted her latest project to raise money for Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida: an armchair treasure hunt. What’s that? It’s like Harry Potter meets Pokémon GO but set in the Orlando area. And you can win $3,000!
“Years ago, when I was still teaching, my students and I read a book with clues to a real-life hidden treasure. I was hooked and wanted to do something like that here in Orlando,” says Auer, a native Floridian. “But, I wanted to do more than just give away a prize; I wanted to build community by spotlighting some of my favorite local places and raise money for a worthy organization, Second Harvest Food Bank.”
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