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
So Many Thanks
Children often send thank you notes to Second Harvest Food Bank. They're so happy everyone in their family has enough to eat - including mom and dad. We get notes from adults and seniors in Central Florida, too. They tell us how the rising costs of basic needs have made it harder for them to put food on the table. They tell us how grateful they are to bring home food to help … [Read more...] about So Many Thanks
One gift. So many thankful.
This year’s hardships and tough economic times continue to affect children, families, and seniors in our community. For families facing hunger, it can be tough to feel thankful. Many of your neighbors are working hard to make ends meet but still can’t afford rent, utilities, and food. And with kids out of school for the holidays, budgets will only get tighter. Can … [Read more...] about One gift. So many thankful.