As Central Florida moves forward, we should always be mindful of the sacrifices, hardships, and struggles that thousands of our neighbors experiencing hunger have lived through since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Too many of our neighbors lost jobs, lost income, and even lost loved ones. During this time, our Central Florida community pulled together in an … [Read more...] about Your action translates directly into hope
COVID-19
Second Harvest Receives $45,000 through Bank of America’ COVID-19 Employee Booster Initiative
Bank of America today announced a $45,000 donation worth 180,000 meals to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida to address food insecurity in the region. An estimated 38 million people were food insecure in the United States in 2020, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. As the pandemic continues, hunger relief organizations in Orlando and across the country … [Read more...] about Second Harvest Receives $45,000 through Bank of America’ COVID-19 Employee Booster Initiative
Caring for the well-being of our community
On a warm spring morning, cars wrapped around neighborhood streets in Altamonte Springs for two mobile distributions, one for food from a Second Harvest Food Bank feeding partner, the other for COVID-19 vaccinations courtesy of the Seminole County Health Department. The connection between health and hunger is paramount to combatting diet-related chronic diseases. It's also … [Read more...] about Caring for the well-being of our community
Hope & Relief in Unprecedented Times
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. For thousands of our neighbors, however, the ‘disruption’ was literally devastating. 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 … [Read more...] about Hope & Relief in Unprecedented Times
We’re In It Together
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 almost a year ago.For thousands of our neighbors, however, the 'disruption' was literally devastating. The need for food in Central Florida began to spike in ways never seen before. With the help of so many caring people like you, the Food … [Read more...] about We’re In It Together
