Enas Gebaly, a graduate of Second Harvest's Culinary Training Program, recently appeared on the Florida Foodie podcast with News 6 WKMG to share how your support brought the magic back into her life. The pandemic hit Enas Gebaly and her family hard. Her husband lost his job and it prevented Gebaly from traveling to see her family, who still lives in Egypt. For her, … [Read more...] about Florida Foodie: Enas Gebaly found ‘magic’ in baking
childhood hunger
Tell Congress: Don’t Increase Hunger in Central Florida
Congress is debating what to include in upcoming budget reconciliation legislation that could expand lifesaving anti-hunger programs. But those programs are on the chopping block right now! An estimated 120,000 Central Florida children are at-risk of going to bed hungry tonight. They rely on crucial anti-hunger programs to grow, learn and thrive. We urge Congress to ensure … [Read more...] about Tell Congress: Don’t Increase Hunger in Central Florida
Thanks for your advocacy
Last month, we asked you to lend your voice to ensure the state of Florida accepted federal funds for the Summer EBT program -- and you responded! 194 Second Harvest advocates took action and told Governor Ron DeSantis that it wasn't too late for Florida to accept this much needed assistance to eligible children and their families. Florida was poised to leave $820 million on … [Read more...] about Thanks for your advocacy
Thinking Outside the Box to Solve School Hunger
Elizabeth Santiago, School Partnerships Program Manager at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, writes in The Orlando Sentinel about how the relationship between health and hunger impacts local students and how unique programs targeting kids can make a difference. Her guest column originally appeared online and in print on October 10, 2021. From making … [Read more...] about Thinking Outside the Box to Solve School Hunger
Your Voice Was Heard
The past year has been incredibly difficult. The pandemic has brought unprecedented changes including the economic downturn, turmoil and increased food insecurity. However, with your help, we've made a difference for our Central Florida neighbors facing hunger. We have made major gains in the fight against the increasing hunger crisis. Because of you, 728 messages were sent … [Read more...] about Your Voice Was Heard