When they retired, Michele and her husband moved to Florida to be close to family. Her son and his wife had good jobs and four young kids but needed extra help. “Things are tight for everybody,” Michele explains, adding that childcare is expensive, and that’s if you can find it. She became their nanny, a second career that paid in laughter and cherished memories. “I just … [Read more...] about A Helping Hand for Seniors
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Start your day with generosity!
Today is Giving Tuesday, a day dedicated to making a difference. Start your day by making a gift that will go twice as far, thanks to a generous match by Mullinax Ford. Don't wait — your impact begins right now! Your generosity will provide 2X the nutritious meals for families, kids and seniors facing hunger! Double my Gift! Your action is needed now more than ever. … [Read more...] about Start your day with generosity!
Celebrating the Good: Five Reasons to Be Grateful
In the season of gratitude, meals and hope abound, thanks to the dedication and acts of kindness of hunger heroes across Central Florida. Here are five reasons to celebrate good things happening in our community. Volunteers Volunteers are the oxygen that keeps Second Harvest’s mission moving forward. Every day, individuals and groups lend a helping hand to sort, pack, … [Read more...] about Celebrating the Good: Five Reasons to Be Grateful
Feeding Hope Ahead of Thanksgiving
There are 600 Central Florida tables that will have Thanksgiving turkeys on them thanks to a joint effort between the food bank and a major national grocer. Winn-Dixie, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and Operation Love Outreach, a local feeding partner, teamed up ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Their collaborative efforts helped to distribute 600 turkeys and … [Read more...] about Feeding Hope Ahead of Thanksgiving
Helping Families Thrive
Every day, one in eight Central Florida neighbors—and one in six kids—faces hunger. Amy is one of them. Becoming a mother is a significant milestone for Amy. She stepped away from her career as a professional chef to stay at home and raise her son. When her boyfriend lost his job, Amy sought ways to stretch their budget without compromising nutrition. She discovered a food … [Read more...] about Helping Families Thrive
