As I gather my family for the holidays, I’m reminded of the joys of the season that I experienced as a child. When I recall the twinkling lights, the wrapped gifts, and the wonderful smell of dinner wafting in from my mother’s kitchen, I am so grateful for these incredible memories. Today, I also think about the 1 in 6 children in Central Florida and their … [Read more...] about A Word of Gratitude This Holiday Season
Hunger News
Transforming 500 Lives… and Counting
Since 2013, Second Harvest's Culinary Training Program has offered adults facing barriers to employment with the culinary and life skills training needed to pursue full-time careers in the food industry. Take a behind-the scenes look in the video below: As a long-term solution to hunger, the continuing education program works to provide a foundation for sustainable … [Read more...] about Transforming 500 Lives… and Counting
A fresh start thanks to you
It only takes a slight rent increase, an unexpected expense like a flat tire, or a visit to the emergency room to cause a family to face the unthinkable: hunger. For one in eight Central Floridians, that's the reality. Sania and her family moved out of Orlando last year to find more stable housing in Lake County. That meant paying deposits, finding new jobs and settling into … [Read more...] about A fresh start thanks to you
A Helping Hand for Seniors
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
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!
