Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, global healthcare company Abbott, and Feeding America want to be prepared for the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Recently, more than 20 Abbott employee volunteers from the company's diagnostics facility in Orlando assembled 1,000 disaster relief packs, which will be stored at Second Harvest until needed. Each disaster relief pack … [Read more...] about Abbott Volunteers Help Second Harvest Prepare for 2022 Hurricane Season
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Walmart and Sam’s Club Continue Their Commitment to Addressing Food Insecurity in Central Florida through the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Campaign
Now in the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, families and charitable food systems in Central Florida continue to feel the economic impact, while also navigating the added effects of inflation and supply chain disruptions. With one in seven people in Central Florida experiencing food insecurity, Walmart and Sam’s Club are supporting the Feeding America® nationwide … [Read more...] about Walmart and Sam’s Club Continue Their Commitment to Addressing Food Insecurity in Central Florida through the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Campaign
Publix continues work to help neighbors facing hunger
During Hunger Action Month, Publix is highlighting the many ways the company helps alleviate hunger year-round. According to Feeding America, 1 in 9 Americans face food insecurity, and within Publix’s seven-state operating area, more than 8 million people face hunger every day. As a food retailer, Publix is committed to helping feed those in need in the communities it … [Read more...] about Publix continues work to help neighbors facing hunger
“I’m not alone in this fight.”
Before the pandemic, Gavin worked as a personal trainer. When gyms closed last year and he was stuck at home he went stir crazy. A friend invited him to volunteer at Second Harvest Food Bank. One three-hour shift turned into another and another. Volunteering became a social connection for Gavin and the more he understood the impact of his time on the community, the more he … [Read more...] about “I’m not alone in this fight.”
Creating My Narrative: Lessons from the 2021 Anti-Hunger Policy Conference
I went into the National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference to take many notes and hopefully use the knowledge I was receiving to benefit our Food Bank. I left with a community of over 200 people that wanted to come together with a clear common goal to fight against hunger. I have a Ph.D. in PovertyJimmeka Mills It is true what they say that everything comes to you right when … [Read more...] about Creating My Narrative: Lessons from the 2021 Anti-Hunger Policy Conference