Premwatie persevered through many personal challenges to provide for her family. She moved to Central Florida as a single mother of three boys, working as a Certified Nursing Assistant in an assisted living facility. Her circumstances were made even more challenging when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, undergoing chemotherapy treatment and a double … [Read more...] about Helping Neighbors Find Stability Through Food
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Volusia Pantry Steps in and Steps Up for Neighbors Facing Hunger
Leonor recently visited Our Lady of Hope Food Pantry in Port Orange for the first time. Her vehicle broke down, causing her family an unexpected major expense, leaving little money leftover for food. “It’s so helpful considering my circumstances of today,” she said. “Everything is so expensive, and rent is high.” Many Central Florida neighbors are just one unexpected … [Read more...] about Volusia Pantry Steps in and Steps Up for Neighbors Facing Hunger
Celebrating New Culinary Graduates
On Saturday, June 7, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recognized 17 Culinary Training Program students during a graduation ceremony. 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 gaining kitchen training similar to the curriculum of professional … [Read more...] about Celebrating New Culinary Graduates
Fighting Hunger on the Road
Sometimes fighting hunger means meeting people where they are, bringing food to their doors. Charlotte lives in an RV park in Ocala, where volunteers from Sharing Hope, a Second Harvest feeding partner in Marion County, have delivered her food for about three years. She said she feels blessed to receive soup, sandwiches and groceries, but also shares with others. “If I … [Read more...] about Fighting Hunger on the Road
Every Voice Matters at Second Harvest
When it comes to creating and updating its programming and food distribution, Second Harvest considers the voices, needs, and input of neighbors, even the littlest ones. Kids Cafes provide prepared meals to kids enrolled in Central Florida Head Start programs, schools and after-school programs. It’s important to the food bank staff running the programs to receive feedback on … [Read more...] about Every Voice Matters at Second Harvest
