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.
Feeding Florida’s Hungry Is Harder Than Ever as Support Wanes
After two difficult years, we’re all ready to believe that post-pandemic life is getting “back to normal.” But when it comes to hunger in Central Florida, that’s far from true. I’ve seen it firsthand over the last nine months as CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida: Food insecurity – and the challenges of solving it – are getting worse, not better. The national … [Read more...] about Feeding Florida’s Hungry Is Harder Than Ever as Support Wanes
