Hunger in Central Florida is at an all-time high. The rising living costs and increasing food requests show that your neighbors are facing overwhelming challenges. You can provide help and hope before the year ends. Your gift, in any amount, given by December 31, will be matched — dollar for dollar — up to $30,000! Your tax-deductible gift provides hope … [Read more...] about Make a lasting impact: 2X the meals until December 31st
Feeding Hearts Through Harmony: Messiah Choral Society’s Virtual Food Drive Success
Singing praises and serving the community. That’s the work of the Messiah Choral Society. One of the ways they proudly serve each year is by hosting a Virtual Food Drive with Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. What started as a traditional food drive 10 years ago has now taken on a virtual component due to the Covid-19 pandemic. “In 2020 our live, in-person concert … [Read more...] about Feeding Hearts Through Harmony: Messiah Choral Society’s Virtual Food Drive Success
Orlando Gifted Academy Students Take a Stand Against Hunger in Central Florida
Middle school students from Orlando Gifted Academy showcased the power of compassion and the desire to make a positive impact, regardless of age. It all started with a service-learning class taught by Mary Anne Dunne, service learning middle school teacher at Orlando Gifted Academy. In the course, students discuss societal issues within the Orlando area and research … [Read more...] about Orlando Gifted Academy Students Take a Stand Against Hunger in Central Florida
Support Second Harvest during the NASCAR Day Giveathon
Hunger Heroes, start your engines! This month, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is helping the NASCAR Foundation celebrate its 75th Anniversary with a 75-hour Giveathon to provide much-needed funds to the communities where NASCAR fans live, work and race. The NASCAR Day Giveathon makes it easy for you to support Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida … [Read more...] about Support Second Harvest during the NASCAR Day Giveathon
Gourd-Geous Reflections Exhibit to Help Fight Hunger through Art, Conversation
Food is art. Food tells a story. Food is community. Central Florida artist and influencer Bess Auer is creating a multimedia exhibit telling stories of the community through art. One medium that Bess works with is food. Gourds, to be exact. But not just any gourds; these gourds are dried over two years to create a hard wood. Bess then sculpts clay faces to create whimsical … [Read more...] about Gourd-Geous Reflections Exhibit to Help Fight Hunger through Art, Conversation
