Today is Giving Tuesday, a day dedicated to making a difference. Start your day by making a gift that will go twice as far, thanks to a generous match by Mullinax Ford. Don't wait — your impact begins right now! Your generosity will provide 2X the nutritious meals for families, kids and seniors facing hunger! Double my Gift! Your action is needed now more than ever. … [Read more...] about Start your day with generosity!
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Feeding Hope Ahead of Thanksgiving
There are 600 Central Florida tables that will have Thanksgiving turkeys on them thanks to a joint effort between the food bank and a major national grocer. Winn-Dixie, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and Operation Love Outreach, a local feeding partner, teamed up ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Their collaborative efforts helped to distribute 600 turkeys and … [Read more...] about Feeding Hope Ahead of Thanksgiving
Helping Families Thrive
Every day, one in eight Central Florida neighbors—and one in six kids—faces hunger. Amy is one of them. Becoming a mother is a significant milestone for Amy. She stepped away from her career as a professional chef to stay at home and raise her son. When her boyfriend lost his job, Amy sought ways to stretch their budget without compromising nutrition. She discovered a food … [Read more...] about Helping Families Thrive
Triple your gift for families facing hunger this Thanksgiving!
I’ll be quick! The clock on this special match opportunity is already ticking… Thanks to an anonymous donor, Second Harvest Food Bank has received a special 24-hour triple matching gift offer — just in time for Thanksgiving! This Triple Turkey Thursday, any gift you make before midnight tonight will TRIPLE in value — dollar for dollar — up to $35,000! That means that … [Read more...] about Triple your gift for families facing hunger this Thanksgiving!
Giving Back After Retirement
“As one person, I feel like the one thing I can do something about is food,” said Eric Veale, a regular volunteer at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. After his retirement in March of 2024 from the Central Florida Expressway Authority, Eric finds it to be a valuable and rewarding use of time to volunteer at Second Harvest’s Mercy Kitchen every Tuesday. He said … [Read more...] about Giving Back After Retirement
