This year Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is piloting a voter registration program called Vote Out Hunger. Second Harvest, along with the Feeding America network of 200 food banks across the country, are encouraging advocates, supporters, donors, feeding partners and most importantly clients, to make sure they're registered to vote in the upcoming 2020 Presidential … [Read more...] about Vote Out Hunger Central Florida
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Hunger Doesn’t Wait; Congress Should Help Feed Families in Crisis
As Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida continues to serve on the frontlines of the local hunger crisis, it has become clear that our communities – and the economy – cannot wait for additional support in our efforts to help make sure no one goes hungry during these unprecedented times. Fortunately, Congress has tools to help feed families facing hunger in Central … [Read more...] about Hunger Doesn’t Wait; Congress Should Help Feed Families in Crisis
Senate Releases HEALS Act, No Funding For Food Assistance
Earlier this month, we asked you to lend your voice to help us advocate for a 15% increase to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, to be included in U.S. Senate negotiations for the next COVID-19 response act. On Monday the 27th, the U.S. Senate introduced their latest version called the Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection and Schools, or … [Read more...] about Senate Releases HEALS Act, No Funding For Food Assistance
Action Alert 🚨: Tell Senators Rubio and Scott to Increase SNAP!
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and Feeding America, the national association of food banks, are making one final big push in the U.S. Senate as Senators start to come together to begin serious negotiations on the next stimulus bill. With only four weeks until they go back home for the August recess, they are working fast to finalize this bill. Over the last … [Read more...] about Action Alert 🚨: Tell Senators Rubio and Scott to Increase SNAP!
Pandemic SNAP: Helping Families Feed Kids in Need
With the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress took swift action to address concerns for children who receive free or reduced school meals during their school day. Through the CARES Act, Congress created Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer, or known as P-EBT. This allows for eligible families to receive up to $5.70, the value of both school breakfast and lunch, onto a … [Read more...] about Pandemic SNAP: Helping Families Feed Kids in Need
