Author and artist Bess Auer has crafted her latest project to raise money for Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida: an armchair treasure hunt. What’s that? It’s like Harry Potter meets Pokémon GO but set in the Orlando area. And you can win $3,000! “Years ago, when I was still teaching, my students and I read a book with clues to a real-life hidden treasure. I was … [Read more...] about Orlando Treasure Hunt Benefiting Second Harvest Gives You The Chance to Win $3,000
Hunger News
Meet the People Behind the Ultimate Garden Party
April is National Volunteer Month, and there are countless ways to help fight hunger in Central Florida. In addition to volunteering at the main Orlando distribution center or Mercy Kitchen, some individuals lend their time and talent to helping Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida by being on the Event Committee for the annual Ultimate Garden Party. Working to fight … [Read more...] about Meet the People Behind the Ultimate Garden Party
Duke Energy Foundation Grant Expands Perishable Food Distribution in Central Florida
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recently received a $27,000 grant from Duke Energy Foundation through the Powerful Communities program. The funding expanded the cold storage capacity at eight of Second Harvest’s community feeding partners, allowing them to distribute even more perishable foods to neighbors in Brevard, Osceola and Volusia … [Read more...] about Duke Energy Foundation Grant Expands Perishable Food Distribution in Central Florida
Students Explore Plant-Based Cuisine
A fresh style of cuisine has entered Second Harvest’s Culinary Training Program. Joining classics like Italian, Mexican, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern, plant-based cuisine is now part of the 16-week curriculum. Introducing students to this cooking style will prepare them better for real-world scenarios. “It is definitely in the mainstream of the culinary industry,” Keonna … [Read more...] about Students Explore Plant-Based Cuisine
Sparking Change Through Volunteerism
"Anything I've done at Second Harvest has been a joy," says Neishla, a local Walmart associate and veteran volunteer. Neishla's journey with Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida began when a coworker introduced her to the food bank as an opportunity to engage in team building through community service. For the last six years, Neishla has been fighting hunger by … [Read more...] about Sparking Change Through Volunteerism