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
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New Year, Same Ask – Tell Congress to Help Feed Those in Need
Update: The House of Representatives passed the 4th COVID relief bill early Saturday morning that included additional funding for food assistance programs like SNAP and PEBT. Last year, we saw Congress pass three different bills tackling the lasting and chilling effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on families throughout the nation. This year, we have a fourth COVID-19 relief … [Read more...] about New Year, Same Ask – Tell Congress to Help Feed Those in Need
Two Ways to Use Your Voice
Do you believe that children, families and seniors should not have to worry about their next meal? Sadly, 1 in 6 Central Floridians experiences hunger. The good news is that hunger is a solvable issue, but we need your voice. Below are two ways you can get involved today. Take the Hunger PledgeNo one should have to worry about where their next meal will come from. … [Read more...] about Two Ways to Use Your Voice
Second Harvest Virtually “Flies-In” to Washington, D.C.
Earlier in December, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida participated in Feeding America's national virtual fly-in with a few of our Congressional offices. During this year of high need, we felt it was crucial to invite our feeding partners from each district who has been able to take advantage of CARES funding made available to them. These feeding partners were also … [Read more...] about Second Harvest Virtually “Flies-In” to Washington, D.C.
Revoking Harmful SNAP Policies by USDA
The statement below is from Kate Leone, Chief Government Relations Officer at Feeding America, our national feeding partner. “As the country’s largest hunger-relief organization, Feeding America is relieved that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has withdrawn two harmful policies that would have taken meals off the tables of millions of families in the … [Read more...] about Revoking Harmful SNAP Policies by USDA
