Light at the end of the tunnel. It seems like this phrase pops up every time our community faces a daunting challenge or hardship. The past two years have certainly felt overwhelming for thousands of our neighbors in Central Florida. The ability to keep looking forward through adversity lies deep in our nature as humans. For some, it can be harder to maintain that hope … [Read more...] about A Word of Gratitude for 2021
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You are Providing Hope
Thank you for changing lives. Your support has made an incredible impact during these difficult times for our neighbors facing hunger in Central Florida. Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recently held a virtual impact update to connect with donors and supporters and share stories of the kids, families and seniors who are reaching out for help with food assistance … [Read more...] about You are Providing Hope
Florida poised to pass up millions in federal aid meant to feed children
The state of Florida is poised to leave $820 million in federal pandemic food assistance for over 2 million hungry children on the table without immediate action by the Department of Children and Families, caution Florida Policy Institute, Florida Impact, No Kid Hungry, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and Feeding Tampa Bay. This assistance, which is called the … [Read more...] about Florida poised to pass up millions in federal aid meant to feed children
The Pandemic, the Recession, and Hunger: What We’ve Learned
“Just because I have a car doesn’t mean I have enough money to buy food.” This quote, featured in a 2020 New York Times headline, offers a glimpse at the true face of hunger in America – and it’s not what you might expect. For most adults, the touchstone for “economic disaster” in our country is the 2007-2009 “Great Recession” – a long, slow slog through high unemployment … [Read more...] about The Pandemic, the Recession, and Hunger: What We’ve Learned
Hunger Doesn’t Take a Summer Break
Hunger doesn’t take a summer break. Neither does Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and its network of 550 feeding partners. As the financial impact of the pandemic lingers, thousands of local families continue to face the daunting reality of hunger. One lifeline during the pandemic are the seven-day boxes assembled at Mercy Kitchen. Each box contains enough food … [Read more...] about Hunger Doesn’t Take a Summer Break
