People from all backgrounds and walks of life fill different roles in the fight against hunger at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. But everyone has one thing in common, the goal of supporting neighbors facing food insecurity. Whether a staff member or volunteer, every person at the food bank is there to put meals on tables. In observance of Asian American and … [Read more...] about Inspired to Feed Hope by Generations of Courage
Hunger News
Second Harvest Food Bank Unveils New Mobile Farmers Market
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recently unveiled a new Mobile Farmers Market in conjunction with the Florida Department of Health in Volusia County. The Mobile Farmers Market initiative expands Second Harvest’s ‘Food is Medicine’ programming by increasing access to fresh produce for adults with hypertension. Volusia County residents who receive a referral … [Read more...] about Second Harvest Food Bank Unveils New Mobile Farmers Market
Top 5 Ways to Escape to Elegance
The countdown to the Ultimate Garden Party is almost over. You can still join Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida this Saturday, May 17, and be part of this special afternoon. Here are five ways you can support the event and help reach the goal of providing one million meals to our neighbors facing hunger. Purchase a ticket or table General admission and VIP … [Read more...] about Top 5 Ways to Escape to Elegance
Ensuring Food Gets Into the Cars – and Hands – of Neighbors Facing Hunger
Mobile food distributions happen daily across Central Florida, often in multiple places simultaneously. One location is in DeLand. The day begins like any other mobile drop in an empty parking lot. This time, it is at the Neighborhood Center of West Volusia, one of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida's 870 feeding partners. When the Food Bank truck arrives, the … [Read more...] about Ensuring Food Gets Into the Cars – and Hands – of Neighbors Facing Hunger
Celebrating Our Volunteers
At Second Harvest Food Bank, volunteers are truly the heart of our mission. When I reflect on the 76 million meals we distributed last year, I think about the countless volunteers who dedicated their time to ensure that every meal was made possible. I think of those who signed up for donation-sorting shifts, ensuring that the food we distributed was always fresh and … [Read more...] about Celebrating Our Volunteers
