I’ll be quick! The clock on this special match opportunity is already ticking… Thanks to an anonymous donor, Second Harvest Food Bank has received a special 24-hour triple matching gift offer — just in time for Thanksgiving! This Triple Turkey Thursday, any gift you make before midnight tonight will TRIPLE in value — dollar for dollar — up to $35,000! That means that … [Read more...] about Triple your gift for families facing hunger this Thanksgiving!
Hunger News
Giving Back After Retirement
“As one person, I feel like the one thing I can do something about is food,” said Eric Veale, a regular volunteer at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. After his retirement in March of 2024 from the Central Florida Expressway Authority, Eric finds it to be a valuable and rewarding use of time to volunteer at Second Harvest’s Mercy Kitchen every Tuesday. He said … [Read more...] about Giving Back After Retirement
Celebrating New Careers and 500 graduates
On Saturday, November 9, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recognized 25 Culinary Training Program students during a graduation ceremony. This ceremony also celebrated the program's 500th graduate. Food bank staff, family, friends, and employers joined the celebration to recognize each student's achievements. In addition to learning hands-on food preparation and … [Read more...] about Celebrating New Careers and 500 graduates
Two Swifties are Hunger-Fighting Masterminds
Ready for it? Two “Fearless” Swifties have “Karma” on their side after raising funds beyond their “Wildest Dreams” to fight hunger in Central Florida!!! The New Orleans sixth-graders entered their giving era with their Virtual Food Drive inspired by their trip to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour stop in their city this fall. Charlotte,12, and Cecelia, 11, supported Second Harvest … [Read more...] about Two Swifties are Hunger-Fighting Masterminds
This Thanksgiving, Help Provide 2X the Meals for Neighbors Facing Hunger!
As Thanksgiving approaches, it's important to remember that the holiday season is not a time of joy for many of your neighbors in Central Florida. The high cost of groceries and essentials means there’ll be no big holiday meal to look forward to this year. In fact, they’re worrying about where their next meal will come from. Today, I’m asking you to help ensure everyone in … [Read more...] about This Thanksgiving, Help Provide 2X the Meals for Neighbors Facing Hunger!
