A “food bank double-whammy” is how a recent front page story in Orlando Sentinel described the rise in inflation and demand for food assistance in Central Florida. In July, over 7,400 people visited Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s Food Finder tool in search of emergency food assistance for themselves and their families. That’s a 97% increase over July … [Read more...] about Food Bank Double-Whammy
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Walmart and Sam’s Club Continue Their Commitment to Addressing Food Insecurity in Central Florida through the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Campaign
Now in the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, families and charitable food systems in Central Florida continue to feel the economic impact, while also navigating the added effects of inflation and supply chain disruptions. With one in seven people in Central Florida experiencing food insecurity, Walmart and Sam’s Club are supporting the Feeding America® nationwide … [Read more...] about Walmart and Sam’s Club Continue Their Commitment to Addressing Food Insecurity in Central Florida through the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Campaign
Walmart and Sam’s Club’s “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” Campaign Raises $278,879
The Central Florida community raised $278,879 for Second Harvest Food Bank through Walmart and Sam’s Club’s “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” campaign. “The fight against hunger has never been more important than now,” said Dave Krepcho, president and CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. “This generous donation will provide 1.1 million meals to Central Floridians, … [Read more...] about Walmart and Sam’s Club’s “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” Campaign Raises $278,879
