In honor and celebration of Black History Month, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida aims to elevate the voices of Black hunger fighters who inspire and feed hope for their neighbors, fostering a sense of community and togetherness in our shared fight against food insecurity. Ian Committed to Solving Hunger As the Volunteer Manager at the food bank, Ian’s … [Read more...] about Our Shared Fight Against Hunger
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Your 2024 Impact
Happy New Year! On behalf of everyone at Second Harvest Food Bank, thank you for your support in 2024. In a year filled with uncertainty, ranging from severe weather to economic shifts, you were a beacon of hope for your neighbors facing hunger. With your help, Second Harvest Food Bank provided 82 million meals last year for families, kids and seniors in Brevard, Lake, … [Read more...] about Your 2024 Impact
Fighting Hunger and Boosting Wellbeing for Seniors
"It's really all about wellbeing," said Yaneisy. As the operations director of the St. Cloud Dream Center, one of Second Harvest's 750+ feeding partners, Yaneisy emphasizes the center's commitment to ensuring that every neighbor who walks through its doors is not just fed but also nourished and cared for. The Dream Center is a certified Second Harvest Nutritious Pantry, … [Read more...] about Fighting Hunger and Boosting Wellbeing for Seniors
Holiday Hope for 3,400 Families
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and Orange County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services set out on December 14 to provide meals – and hope – for the holidays at the 15th annual holiday food drop. Students heading home for the two-week holiday not only take a break from homework and tests, they also leave behind free, school-provided meals, making the need for … [Read more...] about Holiday Hope for 3,400 Families
Filling the Gaps With Food and Hope
“I don’t know what I’d do without it.” It’s a common refrain among those who receive food assistance in Central Florida throughout the year, but especially around the holidays. Dozens of cars show up hours early for the St. Vincent De Paul Divine Mercy Food Pantry’s biweekly drive-through food distribution, but November had more people waiting than usual. More than a … [Read more...] about Filling the Gaps With Food and Hope
