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
Feeding Partners
Families facing tough choices
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
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
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.
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.
