The past year has been incredibly difficult. The pandemic has brought unprecedented changes including the economic downturn, turmoil and increased food insecurity. However, with your help, we've made a difference for our Central Florida neighbors facing hunger. We have made major gains in the fight against the increasing hunger crisis. Because of you, 728 messages were sent … [Read more...] about Your Voice Was Heard
Take Action Now for the Upcoming School Year
I need your help.Our community is still reeling from an unprecedented hunger crisis. Thousands of Central Floridians, including children, are experiencing hunger. Over 153,000 children in Central Florida will rely on school breakfast and lunch to get the meals they need this school year. Some of them live in your neighborhood. And it will only get worse if Congress fails to … [Read more...] about Take Action Now for the Upcoming School Year
Petition: No Child Should Go Hungry
No more homework, no more tests…no more lunch? That’s the reality for thousands of Central Florida children who rely on school meals. Summer break often means empty tummies. But it doesn’t have to be like this. As an anti-hunger advocate, you can help ensure no child goes hungry this summer. Children are even more likely than the general population to be food insecure with … [Read more...] about Petition: No Child Should Go Hungry
Second Harvest Goes to DC, Virtually 🏛️
This year, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida was able to attend the 2021 Anti-Hunger Policy Conference - virtually! We had over 40 attendees from the food bank -- pantries, board members and staff! The two day conference ended with a full virtual day on the hill for board members and pantries. Second Harvest is thankful to have met with Congressman Darren Soto, … [Read more...] about Second Harvest Goes to DC, Virtually 🏛️
First-Ever Advocacy Town Hall Recap
If you were able to join us for our first-ever advocacy town hall - thank you for joining and learning about how policy can impact our hunger relief work. Didn't make it? I've got you covered! I was joined by Dave Krepcho, CEO/President of Second Harvest Food Bank to provide a walk through of the actions we asked you to take to increase funding for hunger relief efforts. In … [Read more...] about First-Ever Advocacy Town Hall Recap
