Lizzette has always wanted to do two things: spend time with her dad and give back to the community. After 40 years of being regional manager for apartment communities, she decided to retire early to spend more time with her dad and volunteer at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. Previously in South Florida, Lizzette did a lot of team volunteering at Feeding … [Read more...] about Making Every Hour Count: Lizzette’s Passion for Volunteering
Volunteering and Spending Quality Time as a Couple
Quality time as a couple is important. John Giddens, a retired Disney employee of 35 years, and his wife Dawn, who loves sewing and embroidery, have been volunteering together at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida almost every week for the past three years! They understand that 1 in 8 Central Florida neighbors face hunger, and every shift they work helps provide … [Read more...] about Volunteering and Spending Quality Time as a Couple
Memorable Moments Await at Ultimate Garden Party
Spring is here, which means the third annual Ultimate Garden Party is just around the corner! Located at Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, this afternoon soiree offers an abundance of memorable moments while raising funds and transforming lives through nutritious meals and hope. Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 18, 2024, because this is an event you will not … [Read more...] about Memorable Moments Await at Ultimate Garden Party
Devoted to volunteering: Robert’s story
“I find a lot of joy in knowing I am helping others,” says Bob, a retired high school choral teacher. Spending his winter seasons here in Central Florida and summers in New York, Bob enjoys the sunshine Central Florida provides and volunteering with local organizations that support children in the community, including A Gift for Teaching, Give Kids the World and Second … [Read more...] about Devoted to volunteering: Robert’s story
A Spotlight on Food Rescue During Food Waste Prevention Week
Here's some food for thought: According to the US Department of Agriculture, nearly 131 billion pounds of food are discarded in the United States annually at the retail and consumer levels. This frightful number is equivalent to about 109 billion meals. With 1 in 8 Central Florida neighbors facing hunger, this wasted food has the potential to nourish lives. During Food … [Read more...] about A Spotlight on Food Rescue During Food Waste Prevention Week
