Global healthcare company Abbott, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, and Feeding America recently combined forces to prepare for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. On Tuesday, May 13, more than 20 Abbott employee volunteers from the company's facility in Orlando assembled 1,000 Abbott Disaster Relief Packs. Each box can meet a family’s immediate nutritional needs … [Read more...] about Abbott Helps Second Harvest Prepare for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season
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Every Voice Matters at Second Harvest
When it comes to creating and updating its programming and food distribution, Second Harvest considers the voices, needs, and input of neighbors, even the littlest ones. Kids Cafes provide prepared meals to kids enrolled in Central Florida Head Start programs, schools and after-school programs. It’s important to the food bank staff running the programs to receive feedback on … [Read more...] about Every Voice Matters at Second Harvest
I’m a Professional: Carmen’s Story
Carmen is guided by fate. When she was looking to reenter the workforce, she applied to Second Harvest's Culinary Training Program. "Why not? Maybe it's for me," Carmen says as she reflects on her initial interest and application. After all, she had prior experience working in food service. Enrolling in the program felt like a natural step after taking time away from … [Read more...] about I’m a Professional: Carmen’s Story
Inspired to Feed Hope by Generations of Courage
People from all backgrounds and walks of life fill different roles in the fight against hunger at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. But everyone has one thing in common, the goal of supporting neighbors facing food insecurity. Whether a staff member or volunteer, every person at the food bank is there to put meals on tables. In observance of Asian American and … [Read more...] about Inspired to Feed Hope by Generations of Courage
Second Harvest Food Bank Unveils New Mobile Farmers Market
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recently unveiled a new Mobile Farmers Market in conjunction with the Florida Department of Health in Volusia County. The Mobile Farmers Market initiative expands Second Harvest’s ‘Food is Medicine’ programming by increasing access to fresh produce for adults with hypertension. Volusia County residents who receive a referral … [Read more...] about Second Harvest Food Bank Unveils New Mobile Farmers Market
