Behind the hundreds of boxes and bags of food compiled by volunteers, cars line up all around the block. As 1 in 8 Central Floridians face hunger, the hundreds of families in these cars are among the unfortunate numbers affected by this haunting statistic. “[With] loss of jobs, increase in rent, and increase in utilities, people are having to decide, Am I going to eat … [Read more...] about Distributing Meals and Hopes through Mobile Drops
Feeding Partners
Fighting Hunger to Create a More Hopeful Tomorrow
Caring individuals like Devoy, Andrise, Jaquie and J.J. help Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida fight hunger and feed hope in unique and different ways. By working toward the same goal, they create a brighter, more hopeful tomorrow for their neighbors and the greater Central Florida community with every action, big and small. Devoy Second Harvest truck … [Read more...] about Fighting Hunger to Create a More Hopeful Tomorrow
Increasing Access to Produce at Local Food Pantries
When you think of a food bank or food pantry, cans and boxes of food often come to mind. While these nonperishable food items are an essential resource for kids, families and seniors facing hunger, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida also emphasizes the importance of distributing fresh, healthy foods, like fruits, vegetables, meat and bread. Second Harvest … [Read more...] about Increasing Access to Produce at Local Food Pantries
See Your Impact Inside a Local Food Pantry
Each day across Central Florida, neighbors reach out for help with food assistance. Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida's online food finder tool helps identify nearby nonprofit feeding partners for neighbors in seven counties. In Brevard, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia counties, neighbors can access any of Second Harvest's 625 partner locations to … [Read more...] about See Your Impact Inside a Local Food Pantry
A summer of hope – thanks to you!
Providing meals for families and kids is an act of pure kindness. Thank you for being part of a community that cares enough to make sure kids have access to the food resources they need to experience a worry-free, hunger-free summer. Read on to see how your support made it possible to fight summer hunger in remarkable ways. 57 Summer Sites Second … [Read more...] about A summer of hope – thanks to you!
