Everyone needs nutritious food to thrive. Yet, 1 in 8 individuals and 1 in 5 children in Central Florida – face hunger. Joining the movement to end hunger helps ensure everyone, regardless of background or ZIP code, has access to the food and resources needed to thrive.
That’s why you’re invited to join Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida in the movement to end hunger this September. Your voice, action, and commitment help ensure your neighbors have the food they need to thrive. Because when people are fed, futures are nourished.
For the last 40 years, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida has been fighting hunger in good economic times and bad. In recognition of four decades of serving people facing hunger, you can help create positive change in our community by donating, advocating, volunteering, or learning more about hunger.
Every action – big or small – is one step closer to helping our Central Florida neighbors facing hunger.
30 Ways in 30 Days
Use the online “30 Ways in 30 Days” calendar for inspiration and actionable ways to help fight hunger all month. Some actions are small, like sharing a statistic about hunger on social media, while others are larger, like starting a virtual food drive to raise funds to provide nutritious meals for kids, families and seniors facing hunger.
Hunger Action Month highlights:
- Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream – satisfy your sweet tooth on Wednesday, September 13th, from 4-7 pm at the Ferncreek location (1817 S Ferncreek Ave, Orlando, FL 32806). 20% of sales will benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s mission to fight hunger and feed hope.
- Round Up at The Fresh Market – all round-up transactions throughout September will help provide nutritious meals for kids, families and seniors facing hunger.
- Go ORANGE on Hunger Action Day! Wear orange on September 15th and post your photo on social media. Don’t forget to tag Second Harvest @feedhopenow.
- DO GOOD with Chipotle – Visit 2850 S. Kirkman Rd, Orlando, FL 32811, on September 20th and order your favorite Chipotle meal. 33% of your order will help fight hunger. Order online for pickup using code 6GKWHJZ or show the flyer in the restaurant.
- Shop with a Purpose at Kendra Scott – September 23rd – Shop in-store at The Mall at Millenia, Winter Park Village, and Disney Springs from 2:30-4:30 pm and 20% of the proceeds from your shopping will benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. Can’t join in person? Shop online with code “GIVEBACK-ENOUO” from 9/23 at 12:00 am to September 24th at 11:59 pm!
- Visit 4Rivers in Winter Park and SODO – 4Rivers hosts two DipJar locations. Be sure to visit either restaurant for lunch or dinner throughout September and leave a donation for Second Harvest Food Bank at the DipJar by the register!
Take Action Online
- GO ORANGE FOR HUNGER. Change your Facebook and Instagram profile photos orange on September 1st and keep it orange for the whole month of September!
- DONATE your status and share local hunger statistics on social media
- LIKE Second Harvest Food Bank on Facebook or Instagram.
- SHARE this page with your friends and family.
