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Fighting hunger. Feeding hope.

Fighting hunger. Feeding hope.

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Second Harvest Food Bank is committed to ending hunger in Central Florida but we cannot do this alone. Advocacy is a crucial part of hunger relief, and we are advocating for programs and policies at all levels of government to provide nutritious food for the most vulnerable in our community.

With Hunger Relief Funding Halted, Millions of Meals Are Off the Table

April 3, 2025

Funding Freeze Threatens Food for Central Florida Families

March 26, 2025

Pass the Veggies: Central Florida Is Hungry for Nutrition Education

March 17, 2025

Good Nutrition, From Pantry to Plate

December 11, 2024

State Rep. Susan Plasencia Visits Second Harvest to Announce $561,776 in State Appropriations Funding

September 4, 2024

Together, We Can End Hunger in Central Florida

June 19, 2024

The Emergency Food Assistance Program Provides Stability for Central Florida Families

May 23, 2024

Positive Potential: The Power We All Have to Fight Hunger

March 16, 2023

Tackling Poverty and Hunger in 2023

February 13, 2023

White House Conference on Health

November 16, 2022

Feeding Florida’s Hungry Is Harder Than Ever as Support Wanes

October 9, 2022

You help kids like Zach learn

August 18, 2022

Food is more than a meal

August 10, 2022

The Tipping Point

July 12, 2022

Tell Congress: Don’t Increase Hunger in Central Florida

October 22, 2021

Thanks for your advocacy

October 22, 2021

Food for the Future, even in the Pandemic

October 22, 2021

Your Voice Was Heard

August 31, 2021

Florida poised to pass up millions in federal aid meant to feed children

August 24, 2021

Take Action Now for the Upcoming School Year

July 28, 2021

Petition: No Child Should Go Hungry

May 18, 2021

Creating My Narrative: Lessons from the 2021 Anti-Hunger Policy Conference

April 12, 2021

Second Harvest Goes to DC, Virtually 🏛️

April 12, 2021

Food-insecure families need help getting nutritious meals

March 22, 2021

First-Ever Advocacy Town Hall Recap

February 25, 2021

New Year, Same Ask – Tell Congress to Help Feed Those in Need

February 25, 2021

Two Ways to Use Your Voice

February 16, 2021

Second Harvest Virtually “Flies-In” to Washington, D.C.

February 9, 2021

Revoking Harmful SNAP Policies by USDA

January 22, 2021

Second Harvest Goes “In Depth” with News 13 on COVID-19 Relief

January 13, 2021

Urgent – Tell Congress by 12/18: Don’t let USDA cut food support for food banks!

December 15, 2020

The inevitable “food cliff”

December 9, 2020

Second Harvest Food Bank’s Statement on the Release of the House of Representatives’ Updated HEROES Act

October 1, 2020

Vote Out Hunger Volusia County 🗳️

September 18, 2020

Vote Out Hunger Seminole County 🗳️

September 18, 2020

Vote Out Hunger Osceola County 🗳️

September 18, 2020

Vote Out Hunger Orange County 🗳️

September 18, 2020

Vote Out Hunger Lake County 🗳️

September 18, 2020

Vote Out Hunger Brevard County 🗳️

September 18, 2020

Vote Out Hunger Central Florida

September 17, 2020

Hunger Doesn’t Wait; Congress Should Help Feed Families in Crisis

August 17, 2020

Senate Releases HEALS Act, No Funding For Food Assistance

July 29, 2020

Action Alert 🚨: Tell Senators Rubio and Scott to Increase SNAP!

July 15, 2020

Pandemic SNAP: Helping Families Feed Kids in Need

June 9, 2020

Why strengthening SNAP is important for fighting hunger – and saving the economy – in the face of the Coronavirus crisis

May 11, 2020

Thanking Our Volunteers with Special Guests

May 8, 2020

Now Available: Online Grocery Orders for SNAP Recipients

April 16, 2020

Census 2020 Series Part 3: Only Nine Questions

March 24, 2020

Census 2020 Series Part 2: Myth or Fact?

March 24, 2020

Census 2020 Series Part 1: Your Count Helps Families

March 11, 2020

Food for the Future

January 24, 2020

Do you think kids can learn on an empty stomach?

December 10, 2019

Should school meals be free for all?

October 16, 2019

“This is not what America stands for.”

September 25, 2019

Don’t let the USDA take away food.

August 26, 2019

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Ready for it? ✨Two “Fearless” Swifties have Ready for it?✨Two “Fearless” Swifties have “Karma” on their side after raising funds beyond their “Wildest Dreams” to fight hunger in Central Florida!!!💖The New Orleans sixth-graders entered their giving era with their Virtual Food Drive inspired by their trip to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour stop in their city this fall.➡️Read more about the two hunger-fighting "Masterminds" at the link in bio.
Second Harvest’s Young Professionals Committee w Second Harvest’s Young Professionals Committee was recently recognized for its dedication to fighting hunger by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Central Florida Chapter during its annual National Philanthropy Day celebration. 🎉The group was given a plaque for “Innovation & Excellence in Fundraising” for conceptualizing and launching key events, such as an annual Trivia Night. The group also partnered with @orlandoadvancedpickleball to host a tournament that generated enough funding to provide 11,000 meals for local kids, families, and seniors facing hunger.Former committee chair Greg Fornadel was also honored with the “Emerging Leader in Philanthropy” award for helping to build the committee’s reputation and positioning it as a model organization for similar-minded young professionals dedicated to serving other nonprofits. 🧡➡️More about the Young Professionals Committee at the link in bio.
Second Harvest proudly highlights the stories of t Second Harvest proudly highlights the stories of those dedicated to supporting veterans through hunger relief. ❤️🤍💙Augie served 22 years in the U.S. military and received help from many soldiers during those years. He now works for Veterans Affairs connecting veterans to community resources, including food.“It’s a gratification for me to have been able to help fellow veterans with the services and benefits we all deserve,” he said. “Working at the VA has helped me to reach out to all veterans from all services and provide that brotherhood I encountered during my military service.”➡️Read more about Augie's work helping veterans: https://pulse.ly/ycdogxhbsm
As Thanksgiving approaches, Second Harvest wants t As Thanksgiving approaches, Second Harvest wants to make sure neighbors have food on the table. 🍽️With more than 750 feeding partners in seven counties across Central Florida, there is help close to you.If you need food assistance this holiday season or any time, visit our food finder to locate the closest resources. 🧡➡️Find food now at the link in bio.
Volunteer as a family like the Chesnuts! 🧡 Jas Volunteer as a family like the Chesnuts! 🧡Jason, Rita, Emily and Reese recently worked a shift together at the Second Harvest warehouse and enjoyed the quality time.“We keep coming back because it is a great way for us to be together, talk, and not be on our phones,” Rita said. “It is also great exercise!”➡️Sign up your crew today at the link in bio.
📅Save the Date: Share Your Christmas 2024 is on 📅Save the Date: Share Your Christmas 2024 is on Friday, Dec. 13! 📣🎄One day. Six locations. Unlimited opportunity for impact!🎉 @wesh2 ’s annual Share Your Christmas food and fund drive supporting Second Harvest is back for its 39th year.➡️Collection sites:Brevard County - @brevardzoo Lake County - @lakecountyso Clermont SubstationMarion County - @delucatoyotaocala Orange/Seminole Counties: WESH 2 StudiosOsceola County: @celebrationtowncenter Volusia County: @daytona 🎅More about Share Your Christmas at the link in bio.
📣Thankful Thursday: 5,500 meals rescued!! A vo 📣Thankful Thursday: 5,500 meals rescued!!A volunteer team from E&J Gallo recently rescued 5,500 meals worth of food left over from a recent Orlando food show. 🍏➡️Sign up to volunteer for Second Harvest for food shows, warehouse shifts or events at the link in bio.
📣Thanksgiving Holiday Meals To-Go can now be or 📣Thanksgiving Holiday Meals To-Go can now be ordered until Nov. 20 through @plateabovecatering , the exclusive caterer of Second Harvest.Celebrate without the hassle of cooking. Our Thanksgiving meals to-go feature all the traditional favorites prepared with a gourmet twist. 🍽️➡️Check out the menu and start planning your holiday feast today at the link in bio.
Thankful for our friends at @rchc_charterschool ! Thankful for our friends at @rchc_charterschool ! 👏Principal Brett Taylor brought in the 650 cans collected during the K-8 school's annual community fundraiser. 🥫Thanks for fighting hunger and feeding hope this holiday season! 🧡➡️Start your own food drive at the link in bio.
This Veterans Day, Second Harvest recognizes and a This Veterans Day, Second Harvest recognizes and amplifies the voices of individuals connected to the food bank who have served our country or advocate for veterans and military families.The reality is in the fight against hunger, Second Harvest provides food resources to veterans in Central Florida facing food insecurity and works toward connecting them to the resources and benefits they need to thrive. 🌱On the front lines of this effort is Denise, the food bank's Program Manager and Community Liaison.  She supports neighbors across Central Florida, including veterans, who are near and dear to her heart. 🧡➡️Read more about Denise's work to combat food insecurity in the local veteran community at the link in bio.
📣Applications for the Disaster Supplemental Nut 📣Applications for the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) for Lake and Volusia County residents open Monday.D-SNAP provides food assistance for individuals and families impacted by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton and who are not receiving food assistance through the regular Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).📅Pre-Registration Dates: Monday, November 11 – Friday, November 15☎️Telephone Dates: Tuesday, November 12 – Friday, November 15➡️Onsite locations will be announced as they open. Learn more at the link in bio. #HurricaneMilton #DisasterRelief
“We believe it’s so important for people to ha “We believe it’s so important for people to have access not just to food, but to nutritious food, and we find that almost everybody really wants it and enjoys it,” said Mark Thompson, co-founder of The Picnic Project in Sanford, a feeding partner of Second Harvest, and one of the most recently certified nutritious pantries in a growing network. 🧡A nutritious pantry is a feeding partner that is committed to implementing practices that support neighbors’ access, choice, and use of nutritious foods. 🍏➡️Learn more about this initiative at the link in bio.
As Thanksgiving approaches, the food bank's Volunt As Thanksgiving approaches, the food bank's Volunteer Services Team has set a goal to provide 40,000 meals for Central Florida families facing hunger, and they need your help to get there! 🍽️A generous donor has pledged to match gifts — up to $10,000 —between now and Thanksgiving! Every $10 provides 40 meals for children, families, and seniors facing hunger this holiday season.Together, we can bring hope and meals to neighbors this Thanksgiving. 🍁➡️Feed hope this holiday season at the link in bio.
✨Give gifts that give back this year! ✨ Every ✨Give gifts that give back this year! ✨Everyone loves a one-stop shop for gift giving! Now you can buy a gift and give back too. 🛍️✉️Putting the holiday card list together? Spread cheer with traditional holiday cards.🍽️Take the stress out of your holiday get-together with @plateabovecatering, the exclusive caterer of Second Harvest Food Bank. From full-service catering to holiday dinners to go, you'll find the right size feast for any party.👕Need your very own Second Harvest t-shirt for your next volunteer shift or a cute new mug for your morning brew? ☕Visit Second Harvest Food Bank's online store for all the hunger-fighting swag!🧡You can give the gift of hope to kids, families and seniors facing hunger this holiday season with every purchase.➡️Shop Now at the link in bio.
After Jeremy lost his custodial job because of ill After Jeremy lost his custodial job because of illness, he spent three years looking for decent-paying work to support his wife and children.But he had limited skills and limited luck.At a job fair in Orlando, he learned about Second Harvest Food Bank’s Culinary Training Program. 🍽️The nonprofit’s culinary 16-week program trains about 35 people a year to work in professional kitchens since 2013. It will graduate its 500th student this month.Jeremy said the program wasn’t easy, but he got through it, graduated and now works as a line cook at a sports bar at @hiltonorlando. 🧡“It feels so good that you can work with these different types of people every single day just for one goal, to get the service done and make sure people are happy,” Jeremy said.➡️Read more about Jeremy's journey to success in this recent story from the @orlandosentinel at the link in bio.
💡How much do you know about the fight against h 💡How much do you know about the fight against hunger in Central Florida?➡️Take the quiz at the link in bio to find out.
When @lakecares in Mount Dora lost power at its ma When @lakecares in Mount Dora lost power at its main distribution center and warehouse during #HurricaneMilton, Second Harvest was able to help restock the pantry in time for its next distribution day.Knowing community members would need assistance the Saturday following the storm, not opening was not an option. 🧡Second Harvest was there with a truck filled with 16 pallets of produce, water, MREs and prepared meals. 🚚➡️Read more about weathering this storm together at the link in bio.
📣Save the Date!📣 📅 December 3 is #Giving 📣Save the Date!📣📅 December 3 is #GivingTuesday, a day on which people around the world use their individual power of generosity to support their communities.Join Second Harvest, @wesh2 and fellow Hunger Heroes in sharing the love with kids, families, and seniors experiencing hunger in Central Florida. 🧡
In the wake of Hurricane Milton, communities acros In the wake of Hurricane Milton, communities across Central Florida came together to support families dealing with food insecurity, intensified by widespread power outages. As the community’s emergency food provider, Second Harvest, its network of feeding partners, dedicated volunteers and supporters stepped up to deliver food and hope. 🧡➡️Read more about families who received the support they needed at the link in bio.
Feed hope this holiday season! ❄️ When you st Feed hope this holiday season! ❄️When you start a Virtual Food Drive for Second Harvest, every $1 raised provides four meals to Central Florida families facing hunger. 🍽️➡️Help ensure there are holiday meals on every table at the link in bio.
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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. SHFBCF secures and distributes food and grocery products to more than 500 local nonprofit feeding partners throughout Central Florida. Through the help of food and financial donors, volunteers and a caring, committed community, the food bank distributes enough food for a quarter of a million meals every day to the six-county service area. Feeding our neighbors facing hunger is only the beginning. By investing in job training programs, advocating for access to nutritious foods, and inspiring our community to get involved, SHFBCF is leaning into the root causes of hunger and transforming lives. With the support of our Central Florida community, Second Harvest Food Bank is feeding inspiration, change, achievement, health — and families facing hunger. To learn more about SHFBCF, visit FeedHopeNow.org.

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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