Leonor recently visited Our Lady of Hope Food Pantry in Port Orange for the first time. Her vehicle broke down, causing her family an unexpected major expense, leaving little money leftover for food. “It’s so helpful considering my circumstances of today,” she said. “Everything is so expensive, and rent is high.” Many Central Florida neighbors are just one unexpected … [Read more...] about Volusia Pantry Steps in and Steps Up for Neighbors Facing Hunger
Feeding Partners
Things Are Getting Better Because of You
Every day, one in seven Central Florida neighbors—and one in six kids—faces hunger. Amy is one of them. Becoming a mother is a significant milestone for Amy. She stepped away from her career as a professional chef to stay at home and raise her son. When her boyfriend lost his job, Amy sought ways to stretch their budget without compromising nutrition. She discovered a food … [Read more...] about Things Are Getting Better Because of You
Fighting Hunger on the Road
Sometimes fighting hunger means meeting people where they are, bringing food to their doors. Charlotte lives in an RV park in Ocala, where volunteers from Sharing Hope, a Second Harvest feeding partner in Marion County, have delivered her food for about three years. She said she feels blessed to receive soup, sandwiches and groceries, but also shares with others. “If I … [Read more...] about Fighting Hunger on the Road
Abbott Helps Second Harvest Prepare for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Global healthcare company Abbott, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, and Feeding America recently combined forces to prepare for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. On Tuesday, May 13, more than 20 Abbott employee volunteers from the company's facility in Orlando assembled 1,000 Abbott Disaster Relief Packs. Each box can meet a family’s immediate nutritional needs … [Read more...] about Abbott Helps Second Harvest Prepare for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Every Voice Matters at Second Harvest
When it comes to creating and updating its programming and food distribution, Second Harvest considers the voices, needs, and input of neighbors, even the littlest ones. Kids Cafes provide prepared meals to kids enrolled in Central Florida Head Start programs, schools and after-school programs. It’s important to the food bank staff running the programs to receive feedback on … [Read more...] about Every Voice Matters at Second Harvest
