The Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders’ Alliance and Fish for America USA are pleased to announce a new, collaborative effort to provide fresh, local seafood to food banks in central and north Florida as the organizations work to meet the continued, record need due to the economic hardship created by COVID-19. Over the next several months, an estimated 13,000 lbs. of red … [Read more...] about Fishing industry responds to continued COVID crisis, helps supply food banks
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Why I Food Bank
Your acts of kindness and generosity are making a difference in the lives of kids, seniors, and unemployed workers who are reaching out for help with food. Because of your financial support, volunteerism, and advocacy, our neighbors have food for today and hope for tomorrow. Thank you for the many reasons why you choose to food bank. We’re sad to hear about the impact of … [Read more...] about Why I Food Bank
A Word of Gratitude in 2020
As we draw near to the end of a year that most of us would likely rather forget, there are a number of things that we should all remember. We should remember the people who lost loved ones to COVID-19 this year, and reach out to comfort them as best we can. We should remember the first responders and frontline healthcare workers who continue to risk everything to … [Read more...] about A Word of Gratitude in 2020
Thank you for providing hope.
Your support during the past 8 months has made an incredible difference to people experiencing hunger in our community. Thank you for helping thousands of kids, seniors and families access nutritious meals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Michele Byington, Immediate Past Chair of Second Harvest Food Bank's Board of Directors, joined me in providing an update on the need in … [Read more...] about Thank you for providing hope.
Meet Second Harvest’s Dynamic Duo
During Hispanic Heritage Month, two Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida team members shared their stories of why food bank work is so important to them personally with local media outlets. Carlos Santamaria and Ricardo Robledo have more than four decades of food bank experience between them and are the dynamic duo leading Second Harvest’s operations team to distribute … [Read more...] about Meet Second Harvest’s Dynamic Duo
