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
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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
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!
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
