Children face so much today, and knowing that some are doing it on empty stomachs can be unsettling. In Central Florida, one in five kids is experiencing hunger. To combat childhood hunger, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida partners with local after-school programs to offer meals and snacks to fill the gap for students and their parents. One example is at … [Read more...] about After School Meals Impact the Lives of Local Kids
Stories of Hope & Courage
A Lifeline
During the pandemic, Central Florida experienced record numbers of people looking for food assistance. Thanks to an outpouring of support from the community, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida increased food distribution from 150,000 to 300,000 meals a day. After schools and businesses reopened, and people started to return to work, food distribution waned, but not … [Read more...] about A Lifeline
Food Distributions Bring Sense of Relief
During the pandemic, Central Florida experienced record numbers of people looking for food assistance. Thanks to an outpouring of support from the community, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida increased food distribution from 150,000 to 300,000 meals a day. After schools and businesses reopened, and people started to return to work, food distribution waned, but not … [Read more...] about Food Distributions Bring Sense of Relief
You Are Rebuilding Lives One Meal at a Time
Hurricane Ian disrupted our lives in many different ways. Some of us experienced the inconveniences of power outages, boil water notices and debris cleanup. For others, the shock of a collapsed roof, the discovery of a flooded home and the unfortunate car damage felt like a neverending nightmare. Margaret and Maria know that feeling. “We lost everything,” Margaret … [Read more...] about You Are Rebuilding Lives One Meal at a Time
You help kids like Zach learn
In our community, one in five kids is at risk of starting the day with an empty stomach. Rumbly tummies and headaches make it hard to concentrate at school. Hunger can impact their success today and derail their long-term growth and potential.Thankfully, there is hope. Through a variety of programs, Second Harvest Food Bank is helping close the hunger gap for our most … [Read more...] about You help kids like Zach learn
