At Second Harvest Food Bank, volunteers are truly the heart of our mission. When I reflect on the 76 million meals we distributed last year, I think about the countless volunteers who dedicated their time to ensure that every meal was made possible. I think of those who signed up for donation-sorting shifts, ensuring that the food we distributed was always fresh and … [Read more...] about Celebrating Our Volunteers
Hunger News
From Source to Table
Every day Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida distributes enough food for 300,000 meals across a seven-county service area. Watch below to see how food goes from source to table. Where Food Comes From Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida rescues as much of the excess food in our community as possible. By working with food growers, producers, … [Read more...] about From Source to Table
VIP status unlocked: Rose Garden package is live!
Enjoy a whimsical afternoon filled with fun entertainment on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Second Harvest Food Bank's 4th Annual Ultimate Garden Party presented by The Glenda G. Morgan Charitable Foundation. Right now you can save $25 off one VIP ticket with code UGP25. Have a great day out for a great cause! You can experience The Ultimate Garden Party in true … [Read more...] about VIP status unlocked: Rose Garden package is live!
Yaideliz’s Culinary Journey
Yaideliz's culinary journey began in her grandparents' kitchen, where she helped her grandfather prepare meals. Here, she first learned to cook, receiving early exposure to food that would eventually lead her to the doors of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida's Culinary Training Program. Yaideliz's journey was not without its hurdles. One of her most significant … [Read more...] about Yaideliz’s Culinary Journey
Food Rescues Prevent Thousands of Pounds of Food Waste
Hundreds of tables and booths for every food product you've ever and never heard of stretch as far as the eye can see in not one but two convention halls at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. It’s the UNFI Food Show, and everything from produce to deli meat to organic snack foods are on display. But what happens to all that food when the show’s over? A volunteer crew … [Read more...] about Food Rescues Prevent Thousands of Pounds of Food Waste