Hunger knows no season, ethnicity or age. From an unexpected medical bill or job loss to high prices for everyday essentials, your neighbors facing hunger need your help to keep food on the table today. Right now, thanks to a generous donor, 100 new Meal Makers will have their monthly gift matched for the next twelve months. By becoming a monthly Meal Maker, you'll join a … [Read more...] about Be part of something bigger
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Second Harvest Responds After Hurricane Helene
The devastation from Hurricane Helene has been difficult to watch from Central Florida, as our region was minimally impacted by the storm. As a member of the Feeding Florida and Feeding America networks, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is often called upon to help respond in the wake of a natural disaster, such as a hurricane. Beginning Saturday, … [Read more...] about Second Harvest Responds After Hurricane Helene
Companies are Taking Hunger Action
Hunger Action Month inspires individuals and groups to find simple and creative ways to help fight hunger. With one in eight Central Floridians facing hunger, there is no shortage of ways companies and organizations can get involved and make a difference on behalf of their neighbors. Here are some examples of corporate partners engaging their team members and the community to … [Read more...] about Companies are Taking Hunger Action
Everyone Can Make a Difference
During Hispanic Heritage Month, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is elevating stories of collaboration and hope from the community. The collective actions and voices of partners, volunteers and advocates truly make a difference in the fight against hunger. Carmen Carmen fights hunger by volunteering at Second Harvest every week. As a long-time … [Read more...] about Everyone Can Make a Difference
Retired School Counselor Helps Students, Families as Food Bank Volunteer
Elsie fights hunger by volunteering at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s Mercy Kitchen, a production kitchen where volunteers pack meals for neighbors facing hunger. As a school counselor, Elsie saw the need in the community firsthand. A large percentage of the students and families she worked with lived below the federal poverty line. When she retired, she knew … [Read more...] about Retired School Counselor Helps Students, Families as Food Bank Volunteer
