A good friend always has your back. In normal times, CFA Society Orlando provides financial literacy education to students enrolled in Second Harvest's Culinary Training Program. Over the past four years, hundreds of students have been able to build a budget, decipher which bank account is best for their family and taken control of their finances thanks to this … [Read more...] about CFA Society Orlando Fights Hunger through Virtual Food Drive, Podcast
$425,000 Grant from Lockheed Martin Will Help Purchase Additional Food for Distribution
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida has received a $425,000 grant from Lockheed Martin that will be used to purchase food for distribution. This equates to more than eight tractor-trailers’ worth of food to families in need. “I am proud to recognize Lockheed Martin for stepping up its efforts even further to support our community during this challenging time,” said … [Read more...] about $425,000 Grant from Lockheed Martin Will Help Purchase Additional Food for Distribution
Food Drives Go Virtual
In any other time of disaster Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida would be asking for community support through donations of time, food and funds. However, the COVID-19 pandemic is not a typical disaster. The virus forced the food bank to limit the number of volunteers per shift to maintain social distancing. Food donations also had to be put in quarantine to ensure the … [Read more...] about Food Drives Go Virtual
Cardboard Boxes of Hope
When the phone rings at Come As You Are Food Pantry in Leesburg, the voices on the other end are always different, but they have one thing in common: they need help. “They tell me they have no work, no money, no way to pay the rent,” explains Roy Curet, food pantry organizer and pastor at a local church. “We try to help everyone, connecting them to different resources, like … [Read more...] about Cardboard Boxes of Hope
Summer Starts Early
When schools closed their doors at Spring Break earlier this year, no one expected them to be closed for two months. There were field trips, end of year parties and graduations being planned. That all changed as schools transitioned to at-home digital learning. This disruption also caught many parents off guard. When kids are home, parents realize just how much they eat. … [Read more...] about Summer Starts Early