As Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida marks six months of COVID-19 pandemic response efforts, one of the most visually upsetting images during this time is the often mile-long line of cars waiting at a food distribution. The Mobile Food Drop Program brings a semi-truck loaded with nonperishable pantry staples plus fresh foods, like dairy, eggs, meat and produce to a … [Read more...] about “Dad, are we going to eat today?”
5 Reasons to Go Virtual to Fight Hunger this Fall
Help #StockTheShelves for Hunger Action Month from the safety of your own home! Did you know that one of the best ways to support your neighbors in need is starting a Virtual Food Drive? Here are 5 reasons why going virtual makes a huge difference: Your impact is maximized! Your $1 donation will provide 4 meals.Your donations allow us to distribute the community's … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons to Go Virtual to Fight Hunger this Fall
Fighting College Hunger on Hunger Action Day
On Hunger Action Day, volunteers and advocates took action in the fight against hunger in a variety of ways, including volunteering, wearing orange to raise awareness and starting virtual food drives. In Lake County, hunger advocates also joined forces for a Mobile Food Drop on the Lake-Sumter State College South Lake Campus in Clermont. The distribution was a partnership … [Read more...] about Fighting College Hunger on Hunger Action Day
Tune in Tomorrow for a “Taste! of Hope”
While we wish we could gather together for Central Florida's favorite "party with a purpose," the well-being of our friends and supporters is our primary concern. In lieu of an in-person event, we hope you’ll join us for a virtual campaign to raise funds to fight childhood hunger in our community. Right now, 1 in 3 children in our community may not know where their next meal … [Read more...] about Tune in Tomorrow for a “Taste! of Hope”
Go Behind-the-Scenes at a Mobile Food Drop
It's not every day you get to go behind-the-scenes and see how a semi-truck filled with food gets into the hands of people experiencing hunger. The Daytona Dream Center, one of Second Harvest Food Bank's 550 feeding partners, invited us to visit their mobile food drop in Ormond Beach where 500 families were expected to drive thru the distribution. Volunteers arrived early … [Read more...] about Go Behind-the-Scenes at a Mobile Food Drop
