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Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida

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Fighting hunger. Feeding hope.

Fighting hunger. Feeding hope.

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Anybody Can Serve

July 12, 2022 by Volunteer Team

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, "Everybody can be great...because anybody can serve." Recently, Second Harvest Food Bank's Volunteer Department team members were able to rub shoulders with greatness. Nestled in a quiet industrial strip a few blocks west of South Orange Avenue is Servant's Heart Ministry, a community-driven nonprofit affecting change in the lives of … [Read more...] about Anybody Can Serve

Families facing tough choices

May 16, 2022 by Erika Spence Leave a Comment

On any given day in Central Florida, one in seven adults – or one in five children – experience hunger. Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is seeing an uptick in its online search tool. The Food Finder allows people to search for food assistance closest to a specific address or ZIP Code. More than 5,700 searches were performed in April, increasing 12% over March … [Read more...] about Families facing tough choices

Hope, One Meal at a Time

November 26, 2021 by Erika Spence Leave a Comment

Many times, the first step to eliminating a crisis is a meal. It can be difficult for our neighbors to face challenges like unemployment, overdue rent, or medical issues when their nutritional needs go unmet. Your acts of kindness help break this cycle. Your financial support helps rescue food donations from local farms, supermarkets, and distribution centers. Then, … [Read more...] about Hope, One Meal at a Time

Tell Congress: Don’t Increase Hunger in Central Florida

October 22, 2021 by Kelly Quintero Leave a Comment

Congress is debating what to include in upcoming budget reconciliation legislation that could expand lifesaving anti-hunger programs. But those programs are on the chopping block right now! An estimated 120,000 Central Florida children are at-risk of going to bed hungry tonight. They rely on crucial anti-hunger programs to grow, learn and thrive. We urge Congress to ensure … [Read more...] about Tell Congress: Don’t Increase Hunger in Central Florida

Hope isn’t canceled.

June 15, 2021 by Erika Spence Leave a Comment

Summer is made for neighborhood barbecues, pool parties, and watermelon eating contests. While many of us are looking forward to finding safe ways to gather this summer, these kinds of celebrations are off the table for thousands of families across Central Florida. The financial stress of providing breakfast and lunch for growing kids while schools are closed for the summer can … [Read more...] about Hope isn’t canceled.

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Happy first day of school! Through a variety of Happy first day of school! Through a variety of programs, Second Harvest Food Bank is helping close the hunger gap for local students. Kid’s Cafés, Kids Packs, Summer Food Service, and the School Partnerships programs meet kids where they are to provide access to healthy, nutritious food. #BackToSchool #ThisIsFood
TRUE or FALSE: In Central Florida, 1 in 7 people e TRUE or FALSE: In Central Florida, 1 in 7 people experience hunger.By learning more about what food means to families, children, seniors, and neighbors facing hunger, you will have a better and richer understanding of how vitally important your support continues to be in changing lives.Test your knowledge of the issue of hunger in Central Florida with the This Is Food link in our bio. #ThisIsFood
With the nutritious food they need, our neighbors With the nutritious food they need, our neighbors can focus on training for a better job, finding stable housing, and raising healthy kids. #MissionMonday #ThisIsFood
The sticker shock at the grocery store isn’t goi The sticker shock at the grocery store isn’t going away for Central Florida families. #Inflation is forcing more families are taking advantage of food bank services to help make ends meet.Learn how Second Harvest helps families with food for today and hope for tomorrow. Look for #ThisIsFood in #LinkInBio. #FeedHopeNow
No family in Florida should face hunger. Too many No family in Florida should face hunger. Too many do.Bigger grocery bills mean kitchen pantries empty even faster. Nutrition programs like SNAP can lend a helping hand. Find out more at link in bio.
Because of your support, Second Harvest Food Bank Because of your support, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida distributes enough food for 250,000 meals across six counties to tens of thousands of our neighbors every single day. . But feeding our neighbors facing hunger is only the beginning. Second Harvest Food Bank is not only feeding the line of people who need help today but attacking hunger in other important ways. Learn more at #ThisIsFood link in bio.
Feeding our neighbors facing hunger is only the be Feeding our neighbors facing hunger is only the beginning. With your help, Second Harvest Food Bank is feeding inspiration, change, achievement, health — and families facing hunger. #ThisIsFood
Food is more than a meal. Together, we are feeding Food is more than a meal. Together, we are feeding inspiration, change, achievement, health, and families facing hunger. #ThisIsFood
Christmas in July is almost over! Grab your swee Christmas in July is almost over! Grab your sweet local Florida honey with this Buy 2 Get 1 Free sale. Use code BUY2 at checkout. Visit aspoonfullofhope.org or click the link in the bio.
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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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