Astronaut Buzz Adrin once said, “If we can conquer space, we can conquer childhood hunger.” It is that sentiment that sums up a recent conversation on hunger in Central Florida. Greg Higgerson, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s Chief Development Officer, joined WFTV Anchor Greg Warmoth for an in-depth conversation on the state of hunger in Central Florida during … [Read more...] about Watch Second Harvest on WFTV Central Florida Spotlight
Wawa Pledges $1 Million to Second Harvest to feed more children and families
Tonight in Central Florida, one in five children is at risk of going to bed hungry. A $1 million grant from Wawa to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida aims to change that statistic by increasing the amount of fresh produce sent home with kids who are experiencing food insecurity. The goal of Wawa and Second Harvest’s “Fly Beyond” pilot program is to reach more than … [Read more...] about Wawa Pledges $1 Million to Second Harvest to feed more children and families
Focus on Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Volunteers lend their helping hands six days a week at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. During Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May, many dedicated individuals and volunteer groups work together to make a difference in the fight against hunger. LUNA Interest Group One organization making a difference is LUNA Interest Group, a multicultural … [Read more...] about Focus on Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Bringing Food and Hope to Marion County
While inflation is leveling off, families with limited resources still find it challenging to shop for what they need at the grocery store. That's where Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and its network of 625 feeding partners step in to provide much-needed food assistance to kids, families and seniors experiencing food insecurity in seven counties, … [Read more...] about Bringing Food and Hope to Marion County
Second Harvest Expands Health and Hunger Program with Medically Tailored Meals Pilot
For generations, food has been used for medicinal purposes and is known to play a critical role in a healthy lifestyle. That’s a driving force behind why Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recently launched its new Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) program with a pilot aimed at helping people experiencing food insecurity and managing at least one severe illness. With … [Read more...] about Second Harvest Expands Health and Hunger Program with Medically Tailored Meals Pilot