Since 2016, Danny has been unwavering in supporting Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and the fight against hunger. His journey began with the former Wine, Women and Shoes event where he volunteered as a “sole man.” He then took the role as the founding chair of the food bank’s Young Professionals Committee, where he and a small group of like-minded folks … [Read more...] about “It’s important to put yourself in others’ shoes.”
Volunteers
Because of Volunteers, Many Central Florida Kids Will Eat Today
Sharon made the decision of where she wanted to volunteer because the writing was literally on the wall. The first time she walked into Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s Mercy Kitchen and saw, “Because of you, a child will eat today,” painted on the wall, she knew it was where she belonged. “This is where I need to be,” said Sharon, now an almost-daily … [Read more...] about Because of Volunteers, Many Central Florida Kids Will Eat Today
Our Shared Fight Against Hunger
In honor and celebration of Black History Month, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida aims to elevate the voices of Black hunger fighters who inspire and feed hope for their neighbors, fostering a sense of community and togetherness in our shared fight against food insecurity. Ian Committed to Solving Hunger As the Volunteer Manager at the food bank, Ian’s … [Read more...] about Our Shared Fight Against Hunger
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
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
