Before the sun rises, cars line up behind orange cones for food assistance. This was a common sight during the pandemic, and it continues to persist at a food distribution hosted by Advance Community Center, one of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s 750 feeding partners. “You are not going to get up at 2 o’clock in the morning to wait for food if you don’t … [Read more...] about Together We Make a Difference
Food & Fund Drives
Make a lasting impact: 2X the meals until December 31st
Hunger in Central Florida is at an all-time high. The rising living costs and increasing food requests show that your neighbors are facing overwhelming challenges. You can provide help and hope before the year ends. Your gift, in any amount, given by December 31, will be matched — dollar for dollar — up to $30,000! Your tax-deductible gift provides hope … [Read more...] about Make a lasting impact: 2X the meals until December 31st
Hope in All Seasons
There is no one face of hunger. If we have learned anything over the last forty years of fighting hunger in Central Florida, it is that hunger can disrupt the lives of anyone, anywhere and at any time. People like you give hope to children, working adults and seniors experiencing hunger in Central Florida. Your support provides nutritious meals for our neighbors to … [Read more...] about Hope in All Seasons
Iconic Central Florida
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is so fortunate to have many incredible events supporting our neighbors facing hunger; however, Canstruction Orlando may be the most artistic! Canstruction Orlando is a unique and architectural way to raise awareness of the issue of hunger in Central Florida. Canstruction is an international hunger relief charity that raises … [Read more...] about Iconic Central Florida
Winn-Dixie Helps Feed Hope Ahead of Thanksgiving
Winn-Dixie recently partnered with Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida to distribute 600 turkeys to local families experiencing food insecurity during the holiday season. In addition to the frozen turkeys, the grocer also donated essential Thanksgiving food items as a part of its continued commitment to fight food insecurity and help families access the nutritious … [Read more...] about Winn-Dixie Helps Feed Hope Ahead of Thanksgiving