Growing up as one of five kids in a steel town in Pennsylvania, I came home from school every day to a dinner table piled high with my mom’s cooking: meatloaf, green beans, steaming-hot mashed potatoes – the works. But one day, dinner wasn’t there. Thinking it was a joke, I asked, “Where’s the food?” My mom told me, “Eat what’s in front of you, and go do your homework.” … [Read more...] about The Past and Present of Hunger in Florida
Today Only: You Can Help 3X as Many Families
The holiday season can be the toughest time of year for children and their families in our community — as they face even more hunger. But it doesn’t have to be that way. You can help. An anonymous donor has generously offered a matching gift that can triple every dollar you give today only — up to $25,000! Make three times the impact when you give today! With your … [Read more...] about Today Only: You Can Help 3X as Many Families
Give Hope on Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is officially here! Mullinax Ford New Smyrna Beach is matching your gift today, up to $30,000. Tune in LIVE to WESH 2 News today to see your impact in action. In Central Florida, 1 in 5 kids is at risk of going to bed hungry every night. Your gift can double today to provide much-needed nutritious meals they need to grow and thrive. Lisa, a parent … [Read more...] about Give Hope on Giving Tuesday
Your gift is MATCHED now!
Your Giving Tuesday gift will be matched up to $30,000! Your $10 gift will double today and provide 80 meals for families facing hunger. Through the kindness and compassion of people like you, Second Harvest is able to provide 250,000 meals each day for kids, families and seniors experiencing hunger in Central Florida. Will you consider making a special Giving Tuesday … [Read more...] about Your gift is MATCHED now!
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
