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Fighting hunger. Feeding hope.

Fighting hunger. Feeding hope.

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Part 1: Second Harvest Goes to DC, virtually 🏛️

Guest Blogger
April 12, 2021

I went into the National Anti-Hunger Policy conference to take many notes and hopefully use the knowledge I was receiving to benefit our Food Bank. I left with a community of over 200 people that wanted to come together with a clear common goal to fight against hunger. I have a Ph.D. in PovertyJimmeka Mills…

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Part 2: Second Harvest Goes to DC, virtually 🏛️

Kelly Quintero
April 12, 2021

This year, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida was able to attend the 2021 Anti-Hunger Policy Conference – virtually! We had over 40 attendees from the food bank — pantries, board members and staff! The two day conference ended with a full virtual day on the hill for board members and pantries. Second Harvest…

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The Perfect Kitchen Hack – Tomato Basil Soup for Every Season!

A Spoon Full of Hope
April 8, 2021

Fresh, warm, tasty tomato basil soup. We can just taste the tomato and the basil flavors. Dunk it with a gooey grilled cheese sandwich…yum…pure heaven. But wait! Do you only enjoy it when it’s cold outside? We have some fun and easy recipes to share with you that will turn A Spoon Full of Hope’s…

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Walmart, Sam’s Club and Feeding America Launch Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Supporting Families in Central Florida

April 5, 2021

Second Harvest Triples Food Production at New Mercy Kitchen

March 31, 2021

$100,000 Siemens Foundation Donation to Help Provide Meals in Central Florida

March 30, 2021

You’ve given Kandi’s family more than just food.

March 26, 2021

Kari Vargas Joins Second Harvest’s Board of Directors

March 25, 2021

Walmart, Bimbo Bakeries USA and Tyson Foods Team Up to Donate 12,500 Meals to Second Harvest

March 24, 2021
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Happy #nationalgrilledcheeseday! 🥪🥣⁣⁣⁣ Happy #nationalgrilledcheeseday! 🥪🥣⁣⁣⁣ Make Chef Jill's Amazing Grilled Cheese Sandwich recipe on ASpoonFullOfHope.com and serve it with @aspoonfullofhope Tomato Basil Soup! April is #grilledcheesemonth, what better time to share with your favorite grilled cheese lover! ⁣⁣⁣Repost from our friend Lisa at @tastecooksip: An ooey gooey grilled cheese is hands down, my favorite sandwich. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣The talented Chef Jill from @aspoonfullofhope and @feedhopenow recently shared her secrets for an Amazing Grilled Cheese Sandwich- the perfect accompaniment to the @aspoonfullofhope Tomato Basil Soup. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣First, start with great bread. We picked up freshly baked @oldehearthbread Italian loaf and Kalamata Olive loaf. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Next, use a mix of good cheeses. Chef Jill likes Cheddar, Fontina, Swiss, Smoked Gouda and Colby Jack. All are great melters- just look at that picture! ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Use a nice amount of butter and spread it crust to crust. We used Chef Jill's hack detailed in her published recipe which ensures a quick and even melt every time. Check out her recipe on aspoonfullofhope.com, I've included the link in my bio. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Every grilled cheese tastes better with Tomato soup, Jill created the perfect Tomato Basil soup for a @aspoonfullofhope. You can purchase it locally and order it online at aspoonfullofhope.com. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Every purchase of @aspoonfullofhope Tomato Basil Soup helps A Spoon Full of Hope's wonderful mission: all proceeds from all A Spoon Full of Hope products go to @feedhopenow Culinary Training Program- giving students a vocation and in some cases, a new lease on life. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Love A Spoon Full of Hope's mission like I do? Visit aspoonfullofhope.com for the Amazing Grilled Cheese Sandwich recipe and please support their efforts with a Tomato Basil soup purchase! 🧀 ⁣⁣⁣#LocalLove⁣⁣⁣#OrlandoFood #OrlandoFoodie #feedhopenow #aspoonfullofhope #GrilledCheese #tomatobasil
"One of the best magicians we have in the world to "One of the best magicians we have in the world today." - Penn JilletteWorld-renowned magician and Central Florida resident, Kostya Kimlat, invites you to experience the live magic and mentalism of his virtual Magic Show Experience. In @kostyamagician's virtual magic show, he'll astonish you with theatrical mind-reading, mentalism and mind-blowing sleight-of-hand magic. You'll watch on Zoom from your home with your family, while Kostya wows you live, calling on audience members by name to participate in his magic tricks.Your entire ticket purchase of $100 will be donated to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, which will help to provide 400 meals for kids, families and seniors in Central Florida. 🎟️ Tix at link in bio. #magichappens #virtualmagicshow #virtualevent #orlandoevents #feedhopenow
Many thanks to @windermereprepschool National Juni Many thanks to @windermereprepschool National Junior Art Honor Society for using their creativity to help fight hunger. Students crafted original ceramic bowls to sell through their Empty Bowls campaign. Funds were matched by the Parent Volunteer Association to provide 4,000 meals for neighbors facing hunger. #ThankfulThursday #njahs #windermereprep #windermerefl #artforgood #feedhopenow
Always have a neighbor helping neighbor philosophy Always have a neighbor helping neighbor philosophy. 🧡 Today marks the return of "407 Day," to show support for our local food industry. Inspired by Central Florida's longtime area code, residents are encouraged to support their favorite local eats, like @aspoonfullofhope.🍯 🍪 🍲 Find your #407Day Honey, Cookies or Soup for Good at www.aspoonfullofhope.org. #eatlocal #supportlocal #localhoney #honeyforgood #cookies #soup #aspoonfullofhope #feedhopenow
The last year has made one thing very clear, our n The last year has made one thing very clear, our neighbors need our help now more than ever. You can show your support by participating in the @walmart and @samsclub Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign, in-store and online from April 5 – May 3, 2021. There are three easy ways for customers and members to participate:🎇 Donate at check-out in stores and clubs, or at either FeedingAmerica.org/Walmart or www.FeedingAmerica.org/SamsClub.🎇 Round-up at check-out on Walmart.com and the Walmart app.🎇 For every participating product purchased in-store or online at Walmart.com or SamsClub.com, the supplier will donate the monetary equivalent of at least one meal ($0.10) on behalf of a Feeding America member food bank at Walmart and five meals ($0.50) at Sam’s Club, up to applicable limits. See specially marked packages for full details.#FightHunger #FeedHopeNow
"Every day is a great day when you can volunteer a "Every day is a great day when you can volunteer at Second Harvest!" - Stanley . Make it a great day today. ▶️ Sign up at link in bio. #welovevolunteers #volunteerappreciationmonth #volunteering #givingback #helpingothers #feedhopenow
"Research shows food insecurity is one factor cont "Research shows food insecurity is one factor contributing to obesity and other health complications."Keri Vargas, @adventhealth Market CEO for the West Orange and South Lake Counties, and CEO of AdventHealth Winter Garden, recently joined Second Harvest's board of directors. #adventhealthwintergarden #healthandhunger #feedhopenow
Today, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida Today, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida celebrated the grand opening of its new Mercy Kitchen, which will allow for more meals to reach more people facing hunger as a result of the pandemic.Due to the heightened and sustained need for food assistance, Second Harvest outgrew its existing production kitchen and needed to find an additional location. As a result of #CARESact funding through @ocfl and financial support from the community, the food bank was able to expand into the new 20,000-square-foot facility, two miles from its main warehouse. The new space includes an expanded production kitchen, a cooler and freezer area, dry storage, and six receiving and distribution bay doors to support operations.Volunteers and staff at this location will support hunger relief efforts by producing more than 115,000 meals a week, including:🍎 Kids meals for the Kids Café Program and Summer Food Service Program🍲 Chef-inspired Family Meal Boxes🥣  7-Day Breakfast and Lunch Boxes“We’re now one year into our COVID-disaster relief initiative, and we continue to hear from people who have never been in this position before – they need help feeding their families,” said Nancy Brumbaugh, vice president of food services. “Mercy Kitchen will produce more than meals – it will feed hope to the thousands of kids, seniors, veterans and families in need across Central Florida.”Additionally, Mercy Kitchen will be home to Second Harvest’s social entrepreneurial endeavors, such as providing contracted meals for private schools and its signature product line, @aspoonfullofhope. These programs, along with Drop and Go Catering, and Catering for Good services, have allowed Second Harvest to diversify its funding stream and continue providing necessary resources to help sustain hunger relief efforts in Central Florida. Since March 2020, Second Harvest has provided 96 million meals across Orange, Osceola, Lake, Seminole, Volusia and Brevard counties.Learn more about COVID-19 pandemic response efforts, how to find food if you need it, or how to get involved at link in bio. #mercykitchen #pandemicpositives #grandopening #foodbank #endhunger #feedhopenow
Many thanks to @winndixie for its support in the f Many thanks to @winndixie for its support in the fight against hunger as the pandemic continues to impact Central Florida.Fighting hunger requires an all-hands-on-deck. Because of the generous support from local stores, 174,806 meals will help provide nourishing food to our neighbors facing hunger. #WinnDixie #groceries #WinnWin #InItTogether #FeedHopeNow
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Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is a member of Feeding America – the largest charitable domestic hunger-relief organization in the United States. Second Harvest secures and distributes food and grocery products to approximately 550 local nonprofit feeding programs throughout Central Florida. Last year, with the help of food and financial donors, volunteers and a caring, committed community, the food bank distributed more than 63 million meals to partner programs such as food pantries, soup kitchens, women’s shelters, senior centers, daycare centers and Kids Cafes. On average, Second Harvest is distributing enough food to feed 58,000 people a day.

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit recognized by the IRS. Tax ID Number: 59-2142315 Email: info@feedhopenow.org

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