"I hate to see good food go to waste," says Sharlene, who volunteers regularly at the recently opened Brevard Branch in Melbourne. She started volunteering with Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida a few years ago while living and working in Orlando. Her company came to the main distribution center and sorted food donations. Sharlene was shocked to see the sheer … [Read more...] about Volunteers Reduce Food Waste, Fight Hunger in Brevard County
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Leesburg Feeding Partner Runs on Volunteer Power
The Leesburg Food Bank feeds up to 180 families a week during its three food distributions. It takes fifteen people to run the operation. Not only do volunteers pack and sort food and serve neighbors, but they also organize the pantry, take inventory, and counsel neighbors to connect them to other resources like SNAP benefits. And there is not one person on payroll, all the … [Read more...] about Leesburg Feeding Partner Runs on Volunteer Power
“It’s important to put yourself in others’ shoes.”
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.”
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
