Providing meals for families and kids is an act of pure kindness. Thank you for being part of a community that cares enough to ensure kids have access to the food resources needed to experience a worry-free, hunger-free summer. Read on to see how your collective efforts made it possible to fight summer hunger in remarkable ways. 60 Summer Sites Second … [Read more...] about A summer of hope – thanks to you!
Hunger News
Xavier Finds a Fulfilling New Career
There can be a lot of pressure on young adults to attend college and follow a traditional career path. For some people, like Xavier, career pathways are journeys of self-discovery. Xavier’s goal is to find purpose and fulfillment in his life. He explored several different paths, including auto mechanics and computer engineering. He found he needed a career that … [Read more...] about Xavier Finds a Fulfilling New Career
Student Learns Valuable Job Skills at School Market
“I have learned to appreciate all the opportunities given to me and not to take things for granted,” says Bianca, the student manager at The Trojan Market at Evans High School in Orlando. As part of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s School Partnerships Program, Bianca and her fellow student volunteers provide their peers with the food resources they need to be … [Read more...] about Student Learns Valuable Job Skills at School Market
BJ’s Wholesale Club Donates $150,000 to Second Harvest to Feed Lake County Children During Summer Months
One in six Central Florida kids is facing hunger. The summer months are especially challenging for many students and families who rely on school-provided breakfast and lunch for nutritious meals. This is where Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and its partners come in, ensuring that children and families have access to the food they need to thrive during the summer … [Read more...] about BJ’s Wholesale Club Donates $150,000 to Second Harvest to Feed Lake County Children During Summer Months
Feed Hope GIVING Day is here! [24-hour Match]
Every day 300,000 meals are provided to families, kids and seniors in your community who face hunger. In recognition of that staggering number, Feed Hope Giving Day is an opportunity for people like you to help raise a day's worth of meals in 24 hours.Hunger affects one in eight of our neighbors, and an unexpected emergency or job loss can force families to choose between food … [Read more...] about Feed Hope GIVING Day is here! [24-hour Match]