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
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Positive Potential: The Power We All Have to Fight Hunger
$138 million. That number caught my attention when, seven years ago, I heard about a group of graduate business students at Rollins College researching the local economic impact of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. Although I had worked with nonprofits for decades, the scale of Second Harvest’s impact was staggering by comparison. It encompassed not only the fresh … [Read more...] about Positive Potential: The Power We All Have to Fight Hunger
Tackling Poverty and Hunger in 2023
Poverty isn’t a number in a bank account. It’s not an area code or even a statistic. I define poverty as not having the financial independence to make critical decisions in one’s daily life. And unfortunately, we’re seeing this reach into the pockets of more and more people. Lingering inflation means that many households still struggle to make ends meet. Food prices – … [Read more...] about Tackling Poverty and Hunger in 2023
Double Your Monthly Impact This Year
Every day thousands of our neighbors reach out to Second Harvest Food Bank for the nutritious meals they need to live, learn, work and thrive. The cost of basic essentials like food is too much for them to bear. Because you care deeply about ending hunger in our community, I want to share a special giving opportunity that expires on February 28. Thanks to an anonymous … [Read more...] about Double Your Monthly Impact This Year
Second Harvest Earns Charity Navigator’s Top Rating
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. This is the 12th consecutive year that Second Harvest has earned this top distinction. “Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s exceptional 4-star … [Read more...] about Second Harvest Earns Charity Navigator’s Top Rating
