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Fighting hunger. Feeding hope.

Fighting hunger. Feeding hope.

One CAN really make a difference.

October 14, 2022 by Veronica Jaramillo Mucha

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is so fortunate to have so many incredible events supporting our neighbors facing hunger; however, Canstruction Orlando may be the most unique! Canstruction Orlando is an artistic and architectural way raise awareness of the issue of hunger in Central Florida. Canstruction is an international hunger relief charity that raises millions of pounds of food each year for food banks worldwide. Teams design and build giant structures made entirely out of cans of food and other non-perishable food items. At the end of the exhibition in Central Florida, all of the food is donated to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida to help feed local kids, families and seniors facing hunger.

Teachers have gone to extraordinary lengths to teach students for the last two years. This year, Canstruction Orlando honored teachers while supporting Central Florida neighbors facing hunger with the 2022 theme of “Hungry to Learn,” sponsored by Addition Financial. These structures were displayed at the Orlando Science Center from September 10 – October 2 for guests to learn more about food insecurity in Central Florida and how they can get involved.

Teams from Addition Financial, Huitt-Zollars, Fugleberg Koch, Cuhaci Peterson, Whiting-Turner, SchenkelShultz, RLF & RM, and Finfrock came together to build delicious structures made to depict childhood literary classics.

Three days after Hurricane Ian destroyed parts of our community and when power loss and flooding were still prevalent in many hard-hit neighborhoods, the Canstruction teams regrouped at the Orlando Science Center to deCanstruct their structures. In the end, more than 16,000 cans were donated to Second Harvest Food Bank to provide more than 14,509 meals for Central Floridians facing hunger.

The donated cans and other nonperishable food items will be an incredible source of relief for individuals dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Thank you for reminding us that one can really CAN make a difference.

There are many ways to fight hunger.

Food Drives. Volunteer Shifts. Special Events.

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Let's take a look at Second Harvest Young Professi Let's take a look at Second Harvest Young Professionals Trivia Night by the numbers! ✅ 72 attendees!✅ 32 questions answered!✅ 12,984 meals provided to the community facing hunger! Congratulations to the Young Professionals on a successful event! Find more events that support hunger relief here at #linkinbio.Thanks to presenting sponsor @iconparkorlando and supporting sponsors @gobrightline, @legacyresorts, @valleybank, @craftandcommon and @listpropertywithscott. Thank you for investing in fighting hunger and feeding hope!
Hunger relief is a cause close to Jane's heart. Sh Hunger relief is a cause close to Jane's heart. She says it's one of her top priorities in life to make sure people have food on the table. Jane says her favorite part of volunteering is that she plays a part in making a difference for people facing hunger.You can make a difference, too. Start today by signing up to volunteer at #linkinbio.
Spring is in the air! And you know what that means Spring is in the air! And you know what that means — the second annual Ultimate Garden Party is fast approaching! Excitement is growing for this whimsical afternoon party that supports our neighbors facing hunger. Learn more on the #FeedHopeNow blog at #linkinbio.
"Everyone has the potential to make a difference, "Everyone has the potential to make a difference, no matter how you choose to act," Second Harvest Board Chair, Peg Cornwell, writes.You have the power to make a difference for our neighbors facing hunger. You have the power to fight hunger. More from Peg on the #FeedHopeNow blog at #linkinbio.
Fresh, nutritious food heading out to the communit Fresh, nutritious food heading out to the community facing hunger! #MotivationMonday #NationalNutritionMonth Volunteering is a good motivator for any day of the day – not just #MotivationMonday! Sign up at #linkinbio.#feedhopenow #foodbank #orlando #centralflorida #food #produce #volunteer #hunger #hungerrelief
"You must never be fearful about what you are doin "You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right." — Rosa Parks #WomensHistoryMonthA longtime Disney employee, Leigh has brought multiple VoluntEAR groups to the food bank. Leigh recently became a Volunteer Captain, further proving her commitment to the fight against hunger in Central Florida. “Volunteering is a win-win. The volunteer gets fulfillment from knowing they are helping those in need and those receiving the service certainly benefit as well,” she says.Sign up to volunteer today at #linkinbio.
🍰 Culinary students cake our day! 🍰 Recent 🍰 Culinary students cake our day! 🍰 Recently, Publix visited to teach the Culinary Training Program students how to frost and decorate cakes! Check out their incredible creations! Learn more about the Culinary Training Program at #linkinbio.
Last week, more than 400 neighbors lined up to rec Last week, more than 400 neighbors lined up to receive meals during a mobile distribution with One Heart for Women and Children (@oneheartmatters). Some got in line as early as 4 a.m. The neighbors left the distribution with trunks full of fresh, nutritious food along with hope for a brighter tomorrow.To find food assistance near you, visit #linkinbio.
Recently, staff members from Florida Department of Recently, staff members from Florida Department of Children and Families (@myflfamilies) visited the food bank. As they toured, they learned about hunger relief programs, including the Culinary Training Program. They even got to meet one of the instructors, Chef Izzy! Thank you for taking the time to tour the food bank! Together, we're stronger in the fight against hunger.Learn more about hunger relief at #linkinbio.
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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

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