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Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida

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Fighting hunger. Feeding hope.

Fighting hunger. Feeding hope.

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Watch Second Harvest on WFTV Central Florida Spotlight

May 29, 2023 by Second Harvest

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

May 23, 2023 by Second Harvest

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

May 19, 2023 by Second Harvest

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

May 17, 2023 by Second Harvest

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

May 11, 2023 by Second Harvest

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

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@AmericanEagle is committed to making a Better Wor @AmericanEagle is committed to making a Better World, one meal at a time.Their team spent the afternoon building boxes of shelf-stable foods. They also brought a gift that will provide 20,000 meals to neighbors facing hunger.Get involved in hunger relief today at #linkinbio.
Wishing you a very Happy Memorial Day. Please note Wishing you a very Happy Memorial Day. Please note Second Harvest Food Bank is closed for Memorial Day and will reopen on Tuesday, May 30.If you need food assistance, please call Heart of Florida United Way at 2-1-1 or visit the Food Finder link in our bio. #MemorialDay #FeedHopeNow
Summer should be a worry-free time for kids to tak Summer should be a worry-free time for kids to take a break from school. But for families and children facing hunger, summer means weeks without school-provided meals. You can help kids have a worry-free, hunger-free summer. #linkinbio
Join the fight against hunger this summer! Every a Join the fight against hunger this summer! Every action makes a difference. ☀️ Find ways to help at our #linkinbio. ☀️
NOW COOKING: Medically Tailored Meals Watch Chef NOW COOKING: Medically Tailored MealsWatch Chef Rob assemble a beet and farro salad — one of the healthy meals that's part of Second Harvest's new pilot program, Medically Tailored Meals. #linkinstory
On Saturday, May 20, 2023, the scene at Signia by On Saturday, May 20, 2023, the scene at Signia by Hilton Bonnet Creek was nothing short of whimsical. This magical afternoon raised $325,000 to help children, families, and seniors facing hunger in our community. That will provide over 1.3 million meals — incredible!Thank you to our generous sponsors, especially The Glenda G. Morgan Charitable Foundation and WESH 2 CW18. Thanks to you, our gracious donors, dedicated volunteers, and fabulous guests for supporting the second annual Ultimate Garden Party.
A "Gourd-Geous" twist on fighting hunger! Second A "Gourd-Geous" twist on fighting hunger! Second Harvest CEO Derrick Chubbs sits down with artist @Bess_Auer to share his thoughts on community action and the fight against hunger ahead of Bess' upcoming art exhibit, "Gourd-Geous Reflections," which benefits the food bank. Watch the interview and learn more in our story!
Fly Beyond Launches Today! @Wawa to provide fresh Fly Beyond Launches Today! @Wawa to provide fresh produce to students and families through new Fly Beyond initiative. Learn more in our story!
Tackling food insecurity one community at a time. Tackling food insecurity one community at a time. That was @FifthThirdBank's motto as it celebrated Fifth Third Day (5/3) earlier this month. More than 60 employees spent the morning packing boxes with nutritious food and sorting donations in the warehouse. In addition to their sweat equity, they also brought a gift that will provide 30,000 meals to neighbors facing hunger in Central Florida.Join the hunger fight at our #linkinbio.
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Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is a member of Feeding America – the largest charitable domestic hunger-relief organization in the United States. SHFBCF secures and distributes food and grocery products to more than 500 local nonprofit feeding partners throughout Central Florida. Through the help of food and financial donors, volunteers and a caring, committed community, the food bank distributes enough food for a quarter of a million meals every day to the six-county service area. Feeding our neighbors facing hunger is only the beginning. By investing in job training programs, advocating for access to nutritious foods, and inspiring our community to get involved, SHFBCF is leaning into the root causes of hunger and transforming lives. With the support of our Central Florida community, Second Harvest Food Bank is feeding inspiration, change, achievement, health — and families facing hunger. To learn more about SHFBCF, visit FeedHopeNow.org.

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit recognized by the IRS. Tax ID Number: 59-2142315 Email: info@feedhopenow.org

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