It’s surreal.

April 9, 2020 by Erika Spence

With an average of 1200 people visiting Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s website each day in search of emergency food assistance, there’s only one way to describe it.

“It’s surreal. It’s unbelievable,” Dave Krepcho told Orlando Sentinel in today’s front page story. The article goes on to describe how local charities, many supported by food from Second Harvest, are struggling to meet the unprecedented demand for food.

Read more from today’s newspaper and other recent news stories sharing the devastating economic impact caused by COVID-19.

Orlando Sentinel, 4/9/2020: Central Florida charities struggle with unprecedented demand for food

The Hill, 4/6/2020: Food banks hit with double whammy by coronavirus

WKMG News 6, 4/1/2020: Second Harvest Food Bank sees meal distribution double during coronavirus pandemic

Second Harvest Food Bank and its feeding partner network are continue to respond to the increasing need across Central Florida. If you want to help in any way, please visit our Coronavirus Prevention & Relief page.

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Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is a member of Feeding America – the largest charitable domestic hunger-relief organization in the United States. SHFBCF secures and distributes food and grocery products to more than 500 local nonprofit feeding partners throughout Central Florida. Through the help of food and financial donors, volunteers and a caring, committed community, the food bank distributes enough food for a quarter of a million meals every day to the six-county service area. Feeding our neighbors facing hunger is only the beginning. By investing in job training programs, advocating for access to nutritious foods, and inspiring our community to get involved, SHFBCF is leaning into the root causes of hunger and transforming lives. With the support of our Central Florida community, Second Harvest Food Bank is feeding inspiration, change, achievement, health — and families facing hunger. To learn more about SHFBCF, visit FeedHopeNow.org.

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit recognized by the IRS. Tax ID Number: 59-2142315 Email: info@feedhopenow.org