Last year, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida expanded its hunger relief efforts into Marion County. It was an instant infusion of support for local food pantries and neighbors facing hunger. WESH 2 News recently met with pantry staff, volunteers and recipients to share how the changes are making a difference. "The quantity of food that we were able to give … [Read more...] about What a difference a year makes.
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Second Harvest Partners with Orange County Public Schools to Feed 3,400 Students and Families
Despite the rainy weather, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and Orange County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services set out on December 17 to deliver hope for the holidays at the 14th annual holiday food drop. As students head home for the two-week holiday break, they leave behind homework, exams, and critical school-provided meals, making the need for food … [Read more...] about Second Harvest Partners with Orange County Public Schools to Feed 3,400 Students and Families
Increasing Access to Produce at Local Food Pantries
When you think of a food bank or food pantry, cans and boxes of food often come to mind. While these nonperishable food items are an essential resource for kids, families and seniors facing hunger, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida also emphasizes the importance of distributing fresh, healthy foods, like fruits, vegetables, meat and bread. Second Harvest … [Read more...] about Increasing Access to Produce at Local Food Pantries
See Your Impact Inside a Local Food Pantry
Each day across Central Florida, neighbors reach out for help with food assistance. Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida's online food finder tool helps identify nearby nonprofit feeding partners for neighbors in seven counties. In Brevard, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia counties, neighbors can access any of Second Harvest's 625 partner locations to … [Read more...] about See Your Impact Inside a Local Food Pantry
Transforming Student Lives Through Food
Outside the Viper Nation Supply Station at Space Coast Junior Senior High School, a line stretches across the entire stage on Tuesdays and Thursdays. “We’ve got a little something for everybody,” explains Victoria, a student volunteer. A storage closet to the side of the stage transformed into a school market where students shop for everything from canned goods to snacks to … [Read more...] about Transforming Student Lives Through Food
