“I came in with absolutely no skills, and they taught me,” says Jeremy, reflecting on how far he’s come on his career journey. “And now I’m doing everything I wanted to do in the kitchen.” A health crisis and his mom’s death sent Jeremy into a tailspin. He lost his job and tried working odd jobs to provide for his growing family. He and his wife were expecting another child. … [Read more...] about “It’s Not a Job, It’s a Career.”
Creating a Legacy of Hope
Jim and Lynda Swenk only recall experiencing food insecurity when they lived independently and attended college. “We are so grateful that many schools, like UCF, now have food pantries,” says Lynda, a retired educator. Second Harvest’s School Partnerships Program supports kindergarten through post-secondary school students, ensuring they have the nutritious food they need to … [Read more...] about Creating a Legacy of Hope
Mobile Food Distributions Deliver Meals and Hope Following Milton
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 Food Bank of Central Florida, its network of feeding partners, dedicated volunteers and supporters stepped up to deliver food and hope. At a … [Read more...] about Mobile Food Distributions Deliver Meals and Hope Following Milton
Second Harvest Responds After Hurricane Helene
The devastation from Hurricane Helene has been difficult to watch from Central Florida, as our region was minimally impacted by the storm. As a member of the Feeding Florida and Feeding America networks, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is often called upon to help respond in the wake of a natural disaster, such as a hurricane. Beginning Saturday, … [Read more...] about Second Harvest Responds After Hurricane Helene
Companies are Taking Hunger Action
Hunger Action Month inspires individuals and groups to find simple and creative ways to help fight hunger. With one in eight Central Floridians facing hunger, there is no shortage of ways companies and organizations can get involved and make a difference on behalf of their neighbors. Here are some examples of corporate partners engaging their team members and the community to … [Read more...] about Companies are Taking Hunger Action
