Whether we acknowledge it or not, we all are on a journey together. Every human being on Earth makes a long, sweeping journey every 365 days around a giant blazing sphere of gas. If we are lucky, we wake up each morning of that journey with gratitude and a nutritious meal to fuel our bodies. At Second Harvest, we have been on another kind of journey together, which … [Read more...] about A Journey of Hope
Gratitude Stories
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
The Sky is the Limit: Dezmond’s Story
Dezmond initially thought his career would be in technology but couldn’t resist the allure of culinary arts. During quarantine, his passion for cooking soared. Cooking gave him solace and delight, from whipping creative ramen dishes to preparing his favorite cuisine: Italian food. While volunteering at a local food pantry supported by Second Harvest Food Bank of Central … [Read more...] about The Sky is the Limit: Dezmond’s Story
A Word of Gratitude
While it is true that one person always makes a difference, fighting hunger is not something that we can solve individually. Working together with many others to achieve a shared goal has been at the core of food banking for 40 years. Over those decades, so many caring people like you have been actively involved in Second Harvest Food Bank’s mission. From emergency … [Read more...] about A Word of Gratitude
Food Provides Stability for Students and Families
It’s impossible to concentrate in math class, contribute to group projects or stay on top of homework when all you can think about is not what but if there will be dinner. Second Harvest’s School Partnership Program meets students and families where they are – at school. With snack packs, school markets and fresh produce distributions, each partnership aims to expand access … [Read more...] about Food Provides Stability for Students and Families