Altamonte Springs teen Daniel doesn’t want candy when he trick-or-treats, he wants canned goods. And then he wants to give them away. For the past six years, Daniel has organized his own Cans Over Candy food drive to support Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. Ahead of Halloween, he notifies his neighbors with a flyer that he will collect non-perishable food … [Read more...] about Cans > Candy This Halloween
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Partners in All Kinds of Weather
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida distributes food to people facing hunger through a robust network of 750 partners. These powerful partnerships ensure food is available in seven counties for neighbors experiencing job loss, expensive medical emergencies and impacts from natural disasters. When Lake Cares Food Pantry in Mount Dora lost power at its main … [Read more...] about Partners in All Kinds of Weather
Hunger Heroes Unite for Hunger Action Month
Each year, Hunger Heroes come together in September to celebrate Hunger Action Month alongside Feeding America and Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. This year's theme, "Full Effect," emphasizes how food nourishes the body and the future—transforming lives from surviving to thriving. This September was no different! Advocates across Central Florida pledged to … [Read more...] about Hunger Heroes Unite for Hunger Action Month
Outrunning Hunger as a Family
Many parents and families encourage community service with their children and other family members to build connectedness and instill values. They frequently say it demonstrates the importance of giving back and teaches generosity, gratitude, kindness and humility. The Holliday-Bisbano family, spread across four different states, is united in their commitment to give … [Read more...] about Outrunning Hunger as a Family
Second Harvest Responds After Hurricane Helene
The devastation from Hurricane Helene has been difficult to watch from Central Florida, as our region was minimally impacted by the storm. As a member of the Feeding Florida and Feeding America networks, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is often called upon to help respond in the wake of a natural disaster, such as a hurricane. Beginning Saturday, … [Read more...] about Second Harvest Responds After Hurricane Helene