Sticker shock and stagnating high prices limit the purchasing power of hardworking families in Central Florida. As shoppers opt for less expensive and less nutritious food options to keep their plates and bellies full, it has short and long-term effects on health and well-being. “It’s hard right now,” explained Kelli at a Second Harvest School Market event just before school … [Read more...] about Fresh produce for kids and families
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You Are Rebuilding Lives One Meal at a Time
Hurricane Ian disrupted our lives in many different ways. Some of us experienced the inconveniences of power outages, boil water notices and debris cleanup. For others, the shock of a collapsed roof, the discovery of a flooded home and the unfortunate car damage felt like a neverending nightmare. Margaret and Maria know that feeling. “We lost everything,” Margaret … [Read more...] about You Are Rebuilding Lives One Meal at a Time
Filling plates for kids and families
This year's hardships and tough economic times continue to affect children, families, and seniors in our community.Brian, a 6-year-old from Sanford, went from listless to excited when he saw his mom walk through the door with boxes of food from a Second Harvest Food Bank feeding partner. He helped his mom make a stack of one breakfast and one lunch box for each of his brothers … [Read more...] about Filling plates for kids and families
You’ve given Kandi’s family more than just food.
Kandi's busy family came to a screeching halt when the COVID-19 pandemic hit our community last year. That disruption brought added anxiety, stress and a dramatic decrease in household income causing them to ask for food assistance for the first time.Thanks to people like you, Kandi and her family received meals and hope when they needed it most from a Second Harvest Food Bank … [Read more...] about You’ve given Kandi’s family more than just food.
COVID-19 Update: One Year Later
It’s been one year since COVID-19 hit our community, and I can't help but keep thinking about people like Kenzie and her two daughters. This single mom lost her job at the start of the pandemic. “I’ve been so worried, I can’t sleep,” she told us at a food distribution. Her savings were gone, and Kenzie and her daughters were missing most meals. Thanks to you, that … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Update: One Year Later