"Anything I've done at Second Harvest has been a joy," says Neishla, a local Walmart associate and veteran volunteer. Neishla's journey with Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida began when a coworker introduced her to the food bank as an opportunity to engage in team building through community service. For the last six years, Neishla has been fighting hunger by … [Read more...] about Sparking Change Through Volunteerism
Volunteers
Devoted to volunteering: Robert’s story
“I find a lot of joy in knowing I am helping others,” says Bob, a retired high school choral teacher. Spending his winter seasons here in Central Florida and summers in New York, Bob enjoys the sunshine Central Florida provides and volunteering with local organizations that support children in the community, including A Gift for Teaching, Give Kids the World and Second … [Read more...] about Devoted to volunteering: Robert’s story
Tony’s dedication makes an impact
Tony Pelham, a retired software engineer turned writer and comedic playwright, traded computer flight simulations and virtual worlds for helping his community. Now a part of his weekly routine, Tony proudly wears his Second Harvest t-shirt and devotes his time to helping families facing hunger in Central Florida. “Freedom from hunger is one of the most important things to … [Read more...] about Tony’s dedication makes an impact
Meet Hope Helps, Where Two Women are on a Mission
"There's no better feeling than being able to just hand something to someone who needs it and wasn't sure how else they were going to get it," says Patricia, Director of Client Services at Hope Helps, one of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s feeding partners. Led by an all women executive team, Hope Helps fights hunger and homelessness in Seminole County. The … [Read more...] about Meet Hope Helps, Where Two Women are on a Mission
Meet Bridget: A Woman on a Mission
Bridget leads CoreGiving, an organization supporting hunger relief throughout the United States, including Central Florida. In Bridget's role as CoreGiving Executive Director, she unites thousands of employees for an annual day of service. For the last two years, they’ve spent their day of service at the Food Bank. "Our annual day of service unites over 2,000 employees … [Read more...] about Meet Bridget: A Woman on a Mission