With the generous support of people like you, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recently opened a new, larger distribution center in Melbourne. “No one should have to worry or think all the time about when their next meal is going to be or that they’re hungry,” says Keri, a school guidance counselor. Partnering with Second Harvest has been a lifeline for the … [Read more...] about Now Open: Expanded Brevard Branch
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Transforming Student Lives Through Food
Outside the Viper Nation Supply Station at Space Coast Junior Senior High School, a line stretches across the entire stage on Tuesdays and Thursdays. “We’ve got a little something for everybody,” explains Victoria, a student volunteer. A storage closet to the side of the stage transformed into a school market where students shop for everything from canned goods to snacks to … [Read more...] about Transforming Student Lives Through Food
Fighting Hunger is a Work of HeART
Hana first came face to face with poverty when she visited China. Upon returning back to the United States, she noticed more and more people in her community facing hunger, homelessness and other dire circumstances. Overwhelmed by how big of a problem food insecurity is – 1 in 7 Central Floridians and 1 in 5 kids experience hunger each year – and unsure of how to make … [Read more...] about Fighting Hunger is a Work of HeART
Vote Out Hunger Brevard County 🗳️
This year Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is piloting a voter registration program called Vote Out Hunger. Second Harvest, along with the Feeding America network of 200 food banks across the country, are encouraging advocates, supporters, donors, feeding partners and most importantly clients, to make sure they're registered to vote in the upcoming 2020 Presidential … [Read more...] about Vote Out Hunger Brevard County 🗳️
Raytheon Technologies’ Donation Helps Fund Hunger Relief Efforts in Brevard County
To support communities impacted by COVID-19, Raytheon Technologies has pledged $5 million to Feeding America, a nationwide network of hunger relief nonprofits. A grant of $159,000 will go to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida to fund the local distribution of meals, groceries and essential supplies to residents of Brevard County. As a result of the pandemic, the … [Read more...] about Raytheon Technologies’ Donation Helps Fund Hunger Relief Efforts in Brevard County
