The 2022 film “I Want You Back” establishes that love could drive one to put their own needs to the side to address the needs of the one they love. Second Harvest Food Bank volunteers genuinely do what they do out of love. Not a romantic love like in the film, but a familial and communal love. A love for their neighbor, their city and their cause. Before the food bank could … [Read more...] about Loving Our Neighbors
Meals and Hope from Mercy Kitchen
Hurricane Ian wreaked havoc across Central Florida, forcing families, seniors and people with special needs to seek refuge at area shelters, taking only the basic necessities with them. In response, Second Harvest volunteers ramped up meal production at Mercy Kitchen. The facility is designed to flex and respond to any kind of disaster. Hurricane Ian is the first storm to … [Read more...] about Meals and Hope from Mercy Kitchen
Three cheers for our volunteers!
Volunteers are the lifeblood of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. Last year 28,289 volunteers generously donated 95,133 hours of service to share love, kindness, and hope with our neighbors facing hunger. From preparing meals for kids at Mercy Kitchen to sorting food donations, bottling honey, and even helping at food distributions, you made a positive impact on the … [Read more...] about Three cheers for our volunteers!
Anybody Can Serve
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, "Everybody can be great...because anybody can serve." Recently, Second Harvest Food Bank's Volunteer Department team members were able to rub shoulders with greatness. Nestled in a quiet industrial strip a few blocks west of South Orange Avenue is Servant's Heart Ministry, a community-driven nonprofit affecting change in the lives of … [Read more...] about Anybody Can Serve
Volunteers Nourish the Soul
My journey with Second Harvest Food Bank began with an intentional decision to pursue a passion. I grew weary of the corporate world and have valued volunteerism since I was a child. I was highly motivated to seek employment with a non-profit organization. I could not have made a better decision. Working with volunteers at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida has been … [Read more...] about Volunteers Nourish the Soul
