In the wake of Hurricane Milton, communities across Central Florida came together to support families dealing with food insecurity, intensified by widespread power outages. As the community's emergency food provider, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, its network of feeding partners, dedicated volunteers and supporters stepped up to deliver food and hope. At a … [Read more...] about Mobile Food Distributions Deliver Meals and Hope Following Milton
Disaster Relief
Partners in All Kinds of Weather
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida distributes food to people facing hunger through a robust network of 750 partners. These powerful partnerships ensure food is available in seven counties for neighbors experiencing job loss, expensive medical emergencies and impacts from natural disasters. When Lake Cares Food Pantry in Mount Dora lost power at its main … [Read more...] about Partners in All Kinds of Weather
Hurricane Milton Recovery: How We’re Responding and How You Can Help
Hurricane Milton has passed, and now recovery efforts are underway. Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is assessing the need and fully committed to delivering food to the areas in greatest need. Families across Central Florida have been affected in different ways, and your immediate support is essential to help them get back on their feet. Food distribution to … [Read more...] about Hurricane Milton Recovery: How We’re Responding and How You Can Help
Second Harvest Responds After Hurricane Helene
The devastation from Hurricane Helene has been difficult to watch from Central Florida, as our region was minimally impacted by the storm. As a member of the Feeding Florida and Feeding America networks, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is often called upon to help respond in the wake of a natural disaster, such as a hurricane. Beginning Saturday, … [Read more...] about Second Harvest Responds After Hurricane Helene
Abbott Helps Second Harvest Prepare for the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Global healthcare company Abbott, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, and Feeding America recently combined forces to prepare for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. On Friday, May 10, more than 20 dedicated Abbott employee volunteers from the company's Orlando diagnostics facility played a crucial role in assembling 1,000 "Abbott … [Read more...] about Abbott Helps Second Harvest Prepare for the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season