Second Harvest’s production kitchen has ramped up its efforts to fight hunger during the COVID-19 pandemic. The kitchen has extended beyond its walls, converted former meeting room space into temporary quarters and distributed 1.5 million meals to kids and seniors in Central Florida. With generous support from Orange County Government’s CARES Act funding and community … [Read more...] about Project Update: Mercy Kitchen
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Melissa’s Story of Hope & Courage
A year ago, Melissa thought she and her family were on solid financial ground. She and her husband and steady jobs, their bills were paid and their kids were thriving at school. When the pandemic hit earlier this year, they both lost their jobs and watched their bank account balance drop weekly as they paid rent, utilities and other bills. Once stay at home orders were … [Read more...] about Melissa’s Story of Hope & Courage
Dave Krepcho: Five Things You Need To Be A Highly Effective Leader During Turbulent Times
Doubling food distribution efforts and launching new programs amidst the COVID-19 global pandemic to combat hunger is no small feat. Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida President/CEO Dave Krepcho relies on his 26 years of food bank experience, guiding principles and life lessons to lead the food bank in its response efforts. "Crisis reveals character," says Dave. It … [Read more...] about Dave Krepcho: Five Things You Need To Be A Highly Effective Leader During Turbulent Times
