College Hunger

Fighting College Hunger on Hunger Action Day

September 11, 2020 by Erika Spence

On Hunger Action Day, volunteers and advocates took action in the fight against hunger in a variety of ways, including volunteering, wearing orange to raise awareness and starting virtual food drives. In Lake County, hunger advocates also joined forces for a Mobile Food Drop on the Lake-Sumter State College South Lake Campus in Clermont. The distribution was a partnership … [Read more...] about Fighting College Hunger on Hunger Action Day

Naseeka’s Story of Hope & Courage

March 3, 2020 by Erika Spence

“When I think of food insecurity on college campuses, it’s heartbreaking,” explains Naseeka Dixon, manager at the Knights Helping Knights Pantry at UCF. “Food is something everyone needs, and sometimes we all need a little help.” Naseeka knows what it’s like to ask for help. When her sister enrolled in college, it put even more stress on her mother to support both of them … [Read more...] about Naseeka’s Story of Hope & Courage

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