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
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Second Harvest Goes to DC, Virtually 🏛️
This year, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida was able to attend the 2021 Anti-Hunger Policy Conference - virtually! We had over 40 attendees from the food bank -- pantries, board members and staff! The two day conference ended with a full virtual day on the hill for board members and pantries. Second Harvest is thankful to have met with Congressman Darren Soto, … [Read more...] about Second Harvest Goes to DC, Virtually 🏛️
Walmart, Sam’s Club and Feeding America Launch Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Supporting Families in Central Florida
Walmart and Sam’s Club are kicking off the eighth annual Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign, which benefits Feeding America®, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization and nationwide network of 200 local food banks. In Central Florida, the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign supports Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, through a partnership with … [Read more...] about Walmart, Sam’s Club and Feeding America Launch Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Supporting Families in Central Florida
$100,000 Siemens Foundation Donation to Help Provide Meals in Central Florida
The Siemens Foundation, through its partnership with Feeding America, recently announced a donation of $100,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida to address the growing need to fight hunger in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. With these funds, the Orlando-based food bank is able to provide more meals to the Orlando community, home to the U.S. headquarters for … [Read more...] about $100,000 Siemens Foundation Donation to Help Provide Meals in Central Florida
Darden Restaurants Helps Add Mobile Pantries to Serve Communities in Need
As part of the company’s ongoing efforts to fight hunger, Darden Restaurants has partnered with Feeding America® to enhance mobile food pantry programs in areas with higher levels of food insecurity, including communities of color. Through a $500,000 grant from the Darden Restaurants, Inc. Foundation and additional support from Darden’s partners, Penske Truck Leasing and … [Read more...] about Darden Restaurants Helps Add Mobile Pantries to Serve Communities in Need
