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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Both Sides of the Counter
Patty and Judie are two compassionate women on a mission to fight hunger and spark change in Central Florida. One facilitates retail store donations at an Orlando area Walmart Supercenter. The other manages how those food donations are received, sorted and distributed into the community. Together, they are a dynamic duo making a difference in the fight against hunger. Watch … [Read more...] about Both Sides of the Counter
Blessings Beyond the Box
Along a busy state road in the middle of Orlando sits a place of hope, a respite for neighbors facing uncertainty. "This is a ministry that is changing lives," says Juan Vega, director of food ministries at Catholic Charities of Central Florida. Juan's belief in the transformative power of the ministry is palpable. For him, it is about more than providing food; it is … [Read more...] about Blessings Beyond the Box
Sparking Change Through Volunteerism
"Anything I've done at Second Harvest has been a joy," says Neishla, a local Walmart associate and veteran volunteer. Neishla's journey with Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida began when a coworker introduced her to the food bank as an opportunity to engage in team building through community service. For the last six years, Neishla has been fighting hunger by … [Read more...] about Sparking Change Through Volunteerism
Walmart and Sam’s Club Fight Hunger. Spark Change Campaign Returns to Central Florida to Help People Facing Hunger
Everyone needs nutritious food to thrive, and in every community in America, people are working hard to provide for themselves and their families. 1 in 8 people in Central Florida face food insecurity, underscoring the need for more charitable food assistance in Central Florida and beyond.Now, for the 11th straight year, all U.S. Walmart stores and Sam’s Clubs are launching the … [Read more...] about Walmart and Sam’s Club Fight Hunger. Spark Change Campaign Returns to Central Florida to Help People Facing Hunger
