It’s Earth Day. In Florida, an average family of four wastes $1600 annually on food that wilts, spoils or otherwise goes uneaten. While this statistic is staggering, the consequences of food waste extend beyond just environmental concerns; our actions also profoundly impact hunger relief efforts. By being mindful of how we handle and utilize food, we can reduce waste … [Read more...] about 5 Steps You Can Take to Prevent Food Waste on Earth Day and Every Day
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Celebrating the many ways you volunteer – thank you!
To celebrate National Volunteer Week, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida wants to celebrate you, our volunteers, who help fight hunger and feed hope all year long. Last year, your collective efforts contributed more than 119,765 volunteer hours to support our mission. Your dedication and hard work have significantly impacted the fight against hunger. Thank … [Read more...] about Celebrating the many ways you volunteer – thank you!
Orlando Treasure Hunt Benefiting Second Harvest Gives You The Chance to Win $3,000
UPDATE: The grand prize has been found but you can still play for fun! Author and artist Bess Auer has crafted her latest project to raise money for Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida: an armchair treasure hunt. What’s that? It’s like Harry Potter meets Pokémon GO but set in the Orlando area. And you can win $3,000! “Years ago, when I was still teaching, my … [Read more...] about Orlando Treasure Hunt Benefiting Second Harvest Gives You The Chance to Win $3,000
Duke Energy Foundation Grant Expands Perishable Food Distribution in Central Florida
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recently received a $27,000 grant from Duke Energy Foundation through the Powerful Communities program. The funding expanded the cold storage capacity at eight of Second Harvest’s community feeding partners, allowing them to distribute even more perishable foods to neighbors in Brevard, Osceola and Volusia … [Read more...] about Duke Energy Foundation Grant Expands Perishable Food Distribution in Central Florida
Sparking Change Through Volunteerism
"Anything I've done at Second Harvest has been a joy," says Neishla, a local Walmart associate and veteran volunteer. Neishla's journey with Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida began when a coworker introduced her to the food bank as an opportunity to engage in team building through community service. For the last six years, Neishla has been fighting hunger by … [Read more...] about Sparking Change Through Volunteerism
