Childhood hunger impacts one in five Central Florida kids. It not only keeps children from reaching their full potential but also significantly affects their health, development, and well-being. It can lead to poor academic performance, diet-related diseases, mental health issues and behavioral problems, creating challenges that can be difficult to overcome. It doesn’t have … [Read more...] about Nourishing children. Nourishing futures
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Making Every Hour Count: Lizzette’s Passion for Volunteering
Lizzette has always wanted to do two things: spend time with her dad and give back to the community. After 40 years of being regional manager for apartment communities, she decided to retire early to spend more time with her dad and volunteer at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. Previously in South Florida, Lizzette did a lot of team volunteering at Feeding … [Read more...] about Making Every Hour Count: Lizzette’s Passion for Volunteering
Both Sides of the Counter
Patty and Judie are two compassionate women on a mission to fight hunger and spark change in Central Florida. One facilitates retail store donations at an Orlando area Walmart Supercenter. The other manages how those food donations are received, sorted and distributed into the community. Together, they are a dynamic duo making a difference in the fight against hunger. Watch … [Read more...] about Both Sides of the Counter
Volunteering and Spending Quality Time as a Couple
Quality time as a couple is important. John Giddens, a retired Disney employee of 35 years, and his wife Dawn, who loves sewing and embroidery, have been volunteering together at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida almost every week for the past three years! They understand that 1 in 8 Central Florida neighbors face hunger, and every shift they work helps provide … [Read more...] about Volunteering and Spending Quality Time as a Couple
Blessings Beyond the Box
Along a busy state road in the middle of Orlando sits a place of hope, a respite for neighbors facing uncertainty. "This is a ministry that is changing lives," says Juan Vega, director of food ministries at Catholic Charities of Central Florida. Juan's belief in the transformative power of the ministry is palpable. For him, it is about more than providing food; it is … [Read more...] about Blessings Beyond the Box
