On Saturday, May 17, 2025, the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida hosted the fourth annual Ultimate Garden Party, presented by The Glenda G. Morgan Charitable Foundation, at Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek. The event was a tremendous success, raising over $379,000 to combat hunger in Central Florida. This remarkable generosity will provide enough food for more … [Read more...] about 4th Annual Ultimate Garden Party Raises Funds for 1.5 Million Meals!
Hunger News
Fighting Hunger on the Road
Sometimes fighting hunger means meeting people where they are, bringing food to their doors. Charlotte lives in an RV park in Ocala, where volunteers from Sharing Hope, a Second Harvest feeding partner in Marion County, have delivered her food for about three years. She said she feels blessed to receive soup, sandwiches and groceries, but also shares with others. “If I … [Read more...] about Fighting Hunger on the Road
Abbott Helps Second Harvest Prepare for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season
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
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
