Your acts of kindness and generosity are making a difference in the lives of kids, seniors, and unemployed workers who are reaching out for help with food. Because of your financial support, volunteerism, and advocacy, our neighbors have food for today and hope for tomorrow. Thank you for the many reasons why you choose to food bank. We’re sad to hear about the impact of … [Read more...] about Why I Food Bank
Answering the Call
As thousands of people received furlough and unemployment notices in 2020 and even into the new year, accessing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) became a lifeline for many families in Central Florida. SNAP is the nation’s largest hunger-relief program that puts food into the hands of low-income families, seniors, veterans and persons with disabilities. This … [Read more...] about Answering the Call
Disney Tourist Blog Virtual Food Drive Feeds Thousands
Central Florida is home to theme parks, entertainment venues, convention and meeting spaces and the kinds of places where family memories are made. It is heartbreaking to watch as parking lots stand empty and lights remain dark during the pandemic. Even worse, it is devastating to hear from thousands of our neighbors as they experience furloughs, job losses and business … [Read more...] about Disney Tourist Blog Virtual Food Drive Feeds Thousands
Doorstep Deliveries are Changing Lives
In response to the high demand for home-delivered food due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Second Harvest rolled out its Bring Hope Home delivery program. External partners and volunteer drivers help safely transport perishable and non-perishable foods directly to people in need in a contact-free manner. Recipients include seniors, homebound individuals, people with a disability, and … [Read more...] about Doorstep Deliveries are Changing Lives
Second Harvest Partners with Orange County Public Schools to Feed 2,000 Students
With more families in need of assistance due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) helped ease the burden of hunger for families this holiday season with their 11th annual holiday food delivery event. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, one in six area residents - and one in three … [Read more...] about Second Harvest Partners with Orange County Public Schools to Feed 2,000 Students
