In the middle of uncertainty, our community stepped up in a big, bold way to care for our neighbors. At the height of the pandemic, Orange County Government recognized the urgent need for food assistance and invested in the future of hunger relief in Central Florida. With support from the CARES Act and additional gifts from the community, Mercy Kitchen opened its doors in … [Read more...] about 1 Year of Hope from Mercy Kitchen
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Second Harvest Triples Food Production at New Mercy Kitchen
Today, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida celebrated the grand opening of its new Mercy Kitchen, which will allow the hunger-relief organization to triple its food production output. Due to the heightened and sustained need for food assistance caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Second Harvest outgrew its existing kitchen and needed to find an additional … [Read more...] about Second Harvest Triples Food Production at New Mercy Kitchen
Watch: Your COVID-19 Impact
It's fair to say that none of us were prepared for the serious disruption that the COVID-19 pandemic brought to our lives and our community. As jobs were furloughed or ended and last paychecks spent, it did not take long for many to face the prospect of hunger for themselves and their families. With the help of so many caring people like you, the Food Bank ramped up … [Read more...] about Watch: Your COVID-19 Impact
Become A Hunger Champion and Change Lives
When the pandemic hit, many lives in Central Florida were turned upside down. Families that never thought they would need help were suddenly going through lay-offs and furloughs. Many were finding themselves needing food assistance for the very first time, and the need for food assistance in Central Florida instantly doubled.But thanks to the support of people like you, Second … [Read more...] about Become A Hunger Champion and Change Lives
At-Risk Seniors Stay Healthy – With Your Help
Imagine being diabetic, living in a small single bedroom apartment on a small, fixed income struggling to pay for medicine, rent, and groceries. And then, COVID-19 hits. Helen doesn’t need to imagine. Her health issues put her at high risk if exposed to the virus, making it even harder to get the food she already struggled to afford. Thankfully, because of you, seniors … [Read more...] about At-Risk Seniors Stay Healthy – With Your Help
