Global healthcare company Abbott, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, and Feeding America recently combined forces to prepare for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. On Friday, May 10, more than 20 dedicated Abbott employee volunteers from the company's Orlando diagnostics facility played a crucial role in assembling 1,000 "Abbott … [Read more...] about Abbott Helps Second Harvest Prepare for the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season
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This Summer, Storm Prep Is Critical for Florida’s Food Banks
For most people, “storm preparedness” means gathering bottled water and essentials, topping off the gas tank, and keeping one eye on the news. But what does it mean for the local food bank? As Central Florida’s emergency food supply, Second Harvest Food Bank starts working on its storm prep checklist well in advance. When the new year begins, we’ve already begun stocking up … [Read more...] about This Summer, Storm Prep Is Critical for Florida’s Food Banks
A Word of Gratitude
This summer, with your generous help, Second Harvest Food Bank is preparing for two very different kinds of disaster. While we hope that tropical storms and hurricanes stay offshore, we are ready to respond if the moment of need should arise. Meanwhile, a more devastating and catastrophic disaster faces far too many of our neighbors, especially kids. One in five Central … [Read more...] about A Word of Gratitude
Darden Foundation Helps Fight Hunger with $69,000 Grant
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida has been awarded a $69,000 grant from The Darden Foundation to provide hunger relief to local families. As COVID-19 drives food insecurity in Central Florida, the funding will allow Second Harvest to sustain its emergency response. “We’ve served Central Florida through many disasters, but nothing compares to what we’re seeing from … [Read more...] about Darden Foundation Helps Fight Hunger with $69,000 Grant
