Hunger impacts people in every corner of the country, including our neighbors in Central Florida. That’s why Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida joined Feeding America food banks nationwide this September to take part in Hunger Action Month. This year’s campaign came at a critical time when the COVID-19 pandemic has hurt millions of people living paycheck to paycheck. … [Read more...] about Thank you for taking action
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5 Reasons to Go Virtual to Fight Hunger this Fall
Help #StockTheShelves for Hunger Action Month from the safety of your own home! Did you know that one of the best ways to support your neighbors in need is starting a Virtual Food Drive? Here are 5 reasons why going virtual makes a huge difference: Your impact is maximized! Your $1 donation will provide 4 meals.Your donations allow us to distribute the community's … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons to Go Virtual to Fight Hunger this Fall
Fighting College Hunger on Hunger Action Day
On Hunger Action Day, volunteers and advocates took action in the fight against hunger in a variety of ways, including volunteering, wearing orange to raise awareness and starting virtual food drives. In Lake County, hunger advocates also joined forces for a Mobile Food Drop on the Lake-Sumter State College South Lake Campus in Clermont. The distribution was a partnership … [Read more...] about Fighting College Hunger on Hunger Action Day
Publix Presents $225,000 to Assist with Pandemic Relief Efforts
Today, Publix Super Markets Charities presented Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida with a check for $225,000 to assist the food bank’s ongoing response efforts amid the coronavirus pandemic. Since mid-March, Second Harvest has been distributing enough food for 300,000 meals per day – double what the nonprofit was providing before COVID-19 shut down the tourism and … [Read more...] about Publix Presents $225,000 to Assist with Pandemic Relief Efforts