Recently, State Representative Susan Plasencia (R-FL 37) visited Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida to announce $561,776 in state appropriations funding. The money will support the Food Cost Mitigation Project, which will help the food bank continue feeding hope across its seven-county service area by providing more than 2.2 million meals over the next … [Read more...] about State Rep. Susan Plasencia Visits Second Harvest to Announce $561,776 in State Appropriations Funding
Second Harvest Calls on Central Florida to Help End Hunger
Wawa Grants $475,000 to Second Harvest to Continue Feeding More Children
Building on the success of last year's pilot program, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida has received a $475,000 grant from The Wawa Foundation Fly Beyond® Key Issue Grant program to provide fresh produce and nonperishable foods to students and families who are experiencing food insecurity. “Wawa’s continued partnership is invaluable,” said Derrick Chubbs, President … [Read more...] about Wawa Grants $475,000 to Second Harvest to Continue Feeding More Children
Abbott Helps Second Harvest Prepare for the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Global healthcare company Abbott, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, and Feeding America recently combined forces to prepare for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. On Friday, May 10, more than 20 dedicated Abbott employee volunteers from the company's Orlando diagnostics facility played a crucial role in assembling 1,000 "Abbott … [Read more...] about Abbott Helps Second Harvest Prepare for the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Second Harvest Awarded $200,000 in Federal Appropriations Funding
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida was recently awarded $200,000 in federal appropriations funding to enhance a vital component of food bank infrastructure. On Monday, May 13, Congressman Maxwell Frost (D-FL 10th) presented Second Harvest president and CEO Derrick Chubbs with a check to purchase a new Thermal Energy Storage (TES) system. This technology … [Read more...] about Second Harvest Awarded $200,000 in Federal Appropriations Funding
