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Ultimate Garden Party Raises $325,000+ to Provide 3.1 Million Meals!

June 9, 2023 by Veronica Jaramillo Mucha

What an exciting afternoon we had on Saturday, May 20th, 2023! Why, might you ask? It was Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida's 2nd annual Ultimate Garden Party presented by The Glenda G. Morgan Charitable Foundation! All had a fantastic time at Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek. Guests had champagne handed to them through a magical hedge wall, stilt walkers and … [Read more...] about Ultimate Garden Party Raises $325,000+ to Provide 3.1 Million Meals!

Support Second Harvest during the NASCAR Day Giveathon

May 16, 2023 by Jenny Williams

Hunger Heroes, start your engines! This month, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is helping the NASCAR Foundation celebrate its 75th Anniversary with a 75-hour Giveathon to provide much-needed funds to the communities where NASCAR fans live, work and race. The NASCAR Day Giveathon makes it easy for you to support Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida … [Read more...] about Support Second Harvest during the NASCAR Day Giveathon

Top 5 Ways to Escape to Elegance

May 15, 2023 by Veronica Jaramillo Mucha

The countdown to the Ultimate Garden Party is almost over, but there is still time for you to escape to elegance with us this Saturday, May 20. Here are five ways you can support the event and help reach the goal of providing one million meals to our neighbors facing hunger.  Purchase a ticket or table General admission and VIP tickets are still available for the … [Read more...] about Top 5 Ways to Escape to Elegance

Gourd-Geous Reflections Exhibit to Help Fight Hunger through Art, Conversation

May 9, 2023 by Jenny Williams

Food is art. Food tells a story. Food is community. Central Florida artist and influencer Bess Auer is creating a multimedia exhibit telling stories of the community through art. One medium that Bess works with is food. Gourds, to be exact. But not just any gourds; these gourds are dried over two years to create a hard wood. Bess then sculpts clay faces to create whimsical … [Read more...] about Gourd-Geous Reflections Exhibit to Help Fight Hunger through Art, Conversation

Memorable Moments Await at Ultimate Garden Party

April 25, 2023 by Veronica Jaramillo Mucha

Excitement is building for the second annual Ultimate Garden Party event scheduled for Saturday, May 20, 2023. Throughout the afternoon soiree at Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, event attendees can look forward to making memorable moments while raising funds and transforming lives through nutritious meals and hope. Here’s a look back at some of the memorable moments … [Read more...] about Memorable Moments Await at Ultimate Garden Party

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“(The students) push and push and push, and fina “(The students) push and push and push, and finally they get to the moment where they realize, ‘I get it. I deserve more. I’m worth more.’ And it’s beautiful to see because nothing stops them after that,” Keonna Yearwood, Culinary Training Program manager, says. The program was recently recognized by Orlando Business Journal as "Outstanding Diversity Helping Hand." Learn more about the award and the program on the blog in our story.
Second Harvest President and CEO Derrick Chubbs wa Second Harvest President and CEO Derrick Chubbs was named one of @OrlandoFamilyMagazine's 2023 Men of the Year! Read the full article in our story and learn more about Derrick's professional background and his personal mission to feed hope.
Today, on Global Running Day, we celebrate superhe Today, on Global Running Day, we celebrate superheroes everywhere… especially those who wear running shoes! 👟 Spots are still available to join Team Second Harvest for the 2023 @runDisney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend. Learn more in our story. #GlobalRunningDay
1 in 5 children in Central Florida face the realit 1 in 5 children in Central Florida face the reality of hunger this summer. Second Harvest provides free meals to kids and teens all summer long as part of the Summer BreakSpot program. To find a site near you, text FOOD or COMIDA to 304-304.
Way to go, Orlando Gifted Academy students! The @ Way to go, Orlando Gifted Academy students!The @orlandogiftedacademyocps students visited the food bank to take a tour and volunteer — they were immediately inspired to give back. They held a traditional food drive and started a virtual food drive. Their combined efforts provided more than 8,000 meals to neighbors facing hunger! Thank you for making an incredible impact!Read more about these change-making students in our story.
Gourd vibes only. @bess_auer’s “Gourd-geous Gourd vibes only. @bess_auer’s “Gourd-geous Reflections” art exhibit opened last week. You can check it out all month long at @millsgallery.orlando! A portion of all sales supports neighbors facing hunger in Central Florida.
Summer break has arrived, and with it, some childr Summer break has arrived, and with it, some children lose access to breakfast and lunch. Missing these important meals can impact their growth and development. You can help change that. Right now, your gift can provide twice as many meals.$10 = 80 meals at our #linkinbio.
The Grand Performers take on Mercy Kitchen! 🎉 The Grand Performers take on Mercy Kitchen! 🎉 Team members from @GrandBohemianOrlando recently spent their morning volunteering at Mercy Kitchen. The volunteers, affectionately called the Grand Performers, put together thousands of nutritious meals for kids facing hunger! Sign up for a shift at Mercy Kitchen today to assemble meals for kids facing hunger this summer at our #linkinbio.
“The volume of food is going out at the 300,000 “The volume of food is going out at the 300,000 meals a day level,” Greg Higgerson, Second Harvest's Chief Development Officer, said. “We’re at an all time high.”Greg shared about the current state of food insecurity in Central Florida and how you can help on WFTV's Central Florida Spotlight. Link to watch in our story.
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Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is a member of Feeding America – the largest charitable domestic hunger-relief organization in the United States. SHFBCF secures and distributes food and grocery products to more than 500 local nonprofit feeding partners throughout Central Florida. Through the help of food and financial donors, volunteers and a caring, committed community, the food bank distributes enough food for a quarter of a million meals every day to the six-county service area. Feeding our neighbors facing hunger is only the beginning. By investing in job training programs, advocating for access to nutritious foods, and inspiring our community to get involved, SHFBCF is leaning into the root causes of hunger and transforming lives. With the support of our Central Florida community, Second Harvest Food Bank is feeding inspiration, change, achievement, health — and families facing hunger. To learn more about SHFBCF, visit FeedHopeNow.org.

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit recognized by the IRS. Tax ID Number: 59-2142315 Email: info@feedhopenow.org

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