Before the pandemic, Gavin worked as a personal trainer. When gyms closed last year and he was stuck at home he went stir crazy. A friend invited him to volunteer at Second Harvest Food Bank. One three-hour shift turned into another and another. Volunteering became a social connection for Gavin and the more he understood the impact of his time on the community, the more he … [Read more...] about “I’m not alone in this fight.”
Walmart, Sam’s Club and Feeding America Launch Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Supporting Families in Central Florida
Walmart and Sam’s Club are kicking off the eighth annual Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign, which benefits Feeding America®, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization and nationwide network of 200 local food banks. In Central Florida, the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign supports Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, through a partnership with … [Read more...] about Walmart, Sam’s Club and Feeding America Launch Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Supporting Families in Central Florida
Second Harvest Triples Food Production at New Mercy Kitchen
Today, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida celebrated the grand opening of its new Mercy Kitchen, which will allow the hunger-relief organization to triple its food production output. Due to the heightened and sustained need for food assistance caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Second Harvest outgrew its existing kitchen and needed to find an additional … [Read more...] about Second Harvest Triples Food Production at New Mercy Kitchen
Kari Vargas Joins Second Harvest’s Board of Directors
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recently welcomed Kari Vargas to its board of directors. Vargas is AdventHealth’s Market CEO for the West Orange and South Lake Counties, and serves as CEO of AdventHealth Winter Garden. “Research shows food insecurity is one factor contributing to obesity and other health complications,” said Vargas. “That connection is one of … [Read more...] about Kari Vargas Joins Second Harvest’s Board of Directors
Walmart, Bimbo Bakeries USA and Tyson Foods Team Up to Donate 12,500 Meals to Second Harvest
For four years in a row, Walmart, Bimbo Bakeries USA and Tyson Foods joined forces to help end hunger across the United States. As Feeding America food banks are struggling to keep up with demand during the pandemic, the three companies extended their donation to include additional food banks that have been hit especially hard this past year. The three companies donated … [Read more...] about Walmart, Bimbo Bakeries USA and Tyson Foods Team Up to Donate 12,500 Meals to Second Harvest