Despite the rainy weather, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and Orange County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services set out on December 17 to deliver hope for the holidays at the 14th annual holiday food drop. As students head home for the two-week holiday break, they leave behind homework, exams, and critical school-provided meals, making the need for food … [Read more...] about Second Harvest Partners with Orange County Public Schools to Feed 3,400 Students and Families
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Increasing Access to Produce at Local Food Pantries
When you think of a food bank or food pantry, cans and boxes of food often come to mind. While these nonperishable food items are an essential resource for kids, families and seniors facing hunger, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida also emphasizes the importance of distributing fresh, healthy foods, like fruits, vegetables, meat and bread. Second Harvest … [Read more...] about Increasing Access to Produce at Local Food Pantries
See Your Impact Inside a Local Food Pantry
Each day across Central Florida, neighbors reach out for help with food assistance. Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida's online food finder tool helps identify nearby nonprofit feeding partners for neighbors in seven counties. In Brevard, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia counties, neighbors can access any of Second Harvest's 625 partner locations to … [Read more...] about See Your Impact Inside a Local Food Pantry
Mobile drops warm hearts
It is an all-too-common sight in Central Florida. A lengthy line of cars snaked through a parking lot, waiting for a free food giveaway to begin. The cars often line up hours ahead of the distribution time. Each vehicle represents one, sometimes two, families trying to stave off expenses. Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida partners with local food pantries to host … [Read more...] about Mobile drops warm hearts
Fresh Produce is a Game-changer for Students and Families
One of the most significant gaps in childhood hunger in Central Florida is food resources for students outside of the school cafeteria. Without consistent access to the nutritious foods necessary to learn, grow and thrive, students cannot focus on their lessons or reach their full potential. At Sterling Park Elementary School in Seminole County, PTA volunteers at the … [Read more...] about Fresh Produce is a Game-changer for Students and Families