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
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
Glow Sisters are “Getting Results” by Volunteering, Donating and Hosting Virtual Food Drives
During National Volunteer Month this April, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is sharing stories of gratitude, appreciation, and inspiration made possible by volunteers like you. Today's story features two sisters who have found multiple ways to help fight hunger by volunteering their time and talent and getting others involved too. Cassie and Sabrina Glow are two … [Read more...] about Glow Sisters are “Getting Results” by Volunteering, Donating and Hosting Virtual Food Drives
Walmart and Sam’s Club Continue Their Commitment to Addressing Food Insecurity in Central Florida through the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Campaign
For the 10th straight year, all U.S. Walmart stores and Sam’s Clubs are launching the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign, helping to end food insecurity and provide nourishment to families and individuals across the country. In partnership with Walmart customers, Sam’s Club members, suppliers and associates, the campaign aims to help people who experience food insecurity … [Read more...] about Walmart and Sam’s Club Continue Their Commitment to Addressing Food Insecurity in Central Florida through the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Campaign
Volunteers Inspire Change
“Change will not come if we wait for some other person or if we wait for some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.” —Barack Obama, President of the United States As a teenager, I participated in an exercise to learn the importance of teamwork. We arranged four chairs facing each other and sat in them sideways so that we could … [Read more...] about Volunteers Inspire Change
