When I think of summer, my mind always goes back to the concept of preparedness. Living in Florida, that’s a concept that we can all relate to when the temperature climbs. As the community’s emergency food supply, our team at Second Harvest plans for this season carefully to ensure that we can rise to the occasion if we are called upon again this year to provide … [Read more...] about A Word of Gratitude
Tackling Poverty and Hunger in 2023
Poverty isn’t a number in a bank account. It’s not an area code or even a statistic. I define poverty as not having the financial independence to make critical decisions in one’s daily life. And unfortunately, we’re seeing this reach into the pockets of more and more people. Lingering inflation means that many households still struggle to make ends meet. Food prices – … [Read more...] about Tackling Poverty and Hunger in 2023
Double Your Monthly Impact This Year
Every day thousands of our neighbors reach out to Second Harvest Food Bank for the nutritious meals they need to live, learn, work and thrive. The cost of basic essentials like food is too much for them to bear. Because you care deeply about ending hunger in our community, I want to share a special giving opportunity that expires on February 28. Thanks to an anonymous … [Read more...] about Double Your Monthly Impact This Year
A Word of Gratitude
When I reflect on the time I have spent in Central Florida since moving here nearly a year ago, the word “grateful” keeps coming back into my mind. There is so much about life in this community to be grateful for. There is so much about life in this community to be grateful for." As the leader of an organization that works to help people facing hunger, I’m incredibly … [Read more...] about A Word of Gratitude
You help neighbors like Laurie on Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday has started and Mullinax Ford of New Smyrna Beach is matching your gift, up to $30,000. Today, your donation helps neighbors like Laurie. Laurie devotes her days to her aging mother and middle-school-aged grandson. As their full-time caregiver, Laurie is often pulled in two directions. "Things are pretty tight for us because I can't have a job and stay … [Read more...] about You help neighbors like Laurie on Giving Tuesday
