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
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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
Companies are Taking Hunger Action
Hunger Action Month inspires individuals and groups to find simple and creative ways to help fight hunger. With one in eight Central Floridians facing hunger, there is no shortage of ways companies and organizations can get involved and make a difference on behalf of their neighbors. Here are some examples of corporate partners engaging their team members and the community to … [Read more...] about Companies are Taking Hunger Action