At the heart of Second Harvest's success lies the unwavering commitment of its volunteers. Last year, the Central Florida community witnessed an overwhelming display of generosity as 48,511 volunteers stepped up to provide 131,136 hours of service to our neighbors experiencing hunger. Each volunteer's dedication and selfless service have not only touched countless lives but … [Read more...] about Three Cheers for Volunteers!
Volunteers
Retired School Counselor Helps Students, Families as Food Bank Volunteer
Elsie fights hunger by volunteering at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s Mercy Kitchen, a production kitchen where volunteers pack meals for neighbors facing hunger. As a school counselor, Elsie saw the need in the community firsthand. A large percentage of the students and families she worked with lived below the federal poverty line. When she retired, she knew … [Read more...] about Retired School Counselor Helps Students, Families as Food Bank Volunteer
Abbott Helps Second Harvest Prepare for the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Global healthcare company Abbott, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, and Feeding America recently combined forces to prepare for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. On Friday, May 10, more than 20 dedicated Abbott employee volunteers from the company's Orlando diagnostics facility played a crucial role in assembling 1,000 "Abbott … [Read more...] about Abbott Helps Second Harvest Prepare for the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Fighting hunger in unique and impactful ways
During May, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is honoring Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by sharing stories of collaboration and hope from our community. Hunger-fighting individuals help support neighbors facing hunger in unique and impactful ways. For instance, Ricky supports fundraising events, Hannah facilitates weekly food distributions, … [Read more...] about Fighting hunger in unique and impactful ways
Making Every Hour Count: Lizzette’s Passion for Volunteering
Lizzette has always wanted to do two things: spend time with her dad and give back to the community. After 40 years of being regional manager for apartment communities, she decided to retire early to spend more time with her dad and volunteer at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. Previously in South Florida, Lizzette did a lot of team volunteering at Feeding … [Read more...] about Making Every Hour Count: Lizzette’s Passion for Volunteering
