Six days a week, hardworking and dedicated volunteers at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida lend their time and helping hands to the fight against hunger. High school students fulfill scholarship hours while sorting food donations. Corporate groups build camaraderie with each box packed. Retirees make new friends while preparing meals for kids. Volunteers, … [Read more...] about You Make a Difference
You Glow, Girls!
When Cassie and Sabrina — sisters, best friends, and professional voiceover actors — watched a story on social media about people in their community relying on Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida to keep food on the table, they worked together to rally support for kids and families. You might think you aren’t big enough or old enough to help, but you are,” explains … [Read more...] about You Glow, Girls!
Transforming Lives: Nate’s Story
After what felt like a year and a half of nothing, Nate knew he needed to do something. He had dreams of going to culinary school but knew he’d have to work for years at a fast-food restaurant to afford even one class. That’s when he learned about Second Harvest Food Bank’s no-cost Culinary Training Program. The moment I heard about the program it felt like hope,” recalls … [Read more...] about Transforming Lives: Nate’s Story
You Help Kids Be Kids This Summer
After completing book reports, science fair projects, and exams, nothing sounds better than a nice long break from school. This month, kids are trading tardy bells and pop quizzes for video game marathons, sleep-away camps, beach trips, and all the fun they can pack into summer break. For 75 days this summer, kids can be kids. Unless they are among the one in five kids in … [Read more...] about You Help Kids Be Kids This Summer
Families facing tough choices
On any given day in Central Florida, one in seven adults – or one in five children – experience hunger. Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is seeing an uptick in its online search tool. The Food Finder allows people to search for food assistance closest to a specific address or ZIP Code. More than 5,700 searches were performed in April, increasing 12% over March … [Read more...] about Families facing tough choices
