"I hate to see good food go to waste," says Sharlene, who volunteers regularly at the recently opened Brevard Branch in Melbourne. She started volunteering with Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida a few years ago while living and working in Orlando. Her company came to the main distribution center and sorted food donations. Sharlene was shocked to see the sheer … [Read more...] about Volunteers Reduce Food Waste, Fight Hunger in Brevard County
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Leesburg Feeding Partner Runs on Volunteer Power
The Leesburg Food Bank feeds up to 180 families a week during its three food distributions. It takes fifteen people to run the operation. Not only do volunteers pack and sort food and serve neighbors, but they also organize the pantry, take inventory, and counsel neighbors to connect them to other resources like SNAP benefits. And there is not one person on payroll, all the … [Read more...] about Leesburg Feeding Partner Runs on Volunteer Power
Sharing is Caring on 407 Day
Orlando’s 407 Day is about celebrating and supporting our community and the people who call Central Florida home. With neighbors facing increasing uncertainty, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is gearing up for what’s ahead: rising grocery prices and tighter budgets. One thing that remains constant is our community’s generosity to step up and help in times of … [Read more...] about Sharing is Caring on 407 Day
“It’s important to put yourself in others’ shoes.”
Since 2016, Danny has been unwavering in supporting Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and the fight against hunger. His journey began with the former Wine, Women and Shoes event where he volunteered as a “sole man.” He then took the role as the founding chair of the food bank’s Young Professionals Committee, where he and a small group of like-minded folks … [Read more...] about “It’s important to put yourself in others’ shoes.”
With Hunger Relief Funding Halted, Millions of Meals Are Off the Table
For years, the bipartisan approach to hunger relief has been straightforward and sensible: Get food to American families and support American farmers who produce it. This solution has not only been a lifeline for millions of people, it has also been a cornerstone of local aid and economic stability. A few days ago, it came crashing to a halt. In March, the USDA announced an … [Read more...] about With Hunger Relief Funding Halted, Millions of Meals Are Off the Table
