Joseph found himself in a line at a local church food pantry. His health issues had forced him to allocate a significant portion of his monthly expenses to treatment, just to stay employed and maintain health insurance. He turned to a local Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida feeding partner for help with food assistance. “It’s just a vicious cycle,” he said. “I … [Read more...] about Ending the Vicious Cycle of Hunger
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Take action and double your impact!
During Hunger Action Month, your support is crucial. Your action today can help ensure that kids in your community facing hunger get the meals they need to thrive. With rising costs and stagnant wages, more families are reaching out to Second Harvest for help. In fact, Second Harvest's Food Finder tool receives an average of 500 searches daily for food assistance. Thanks … [Read more...] about Take action and double your impact!
Hunger Is Rising, But We Can Turn the Tide
Can I afford to buy groceries this month? If I do, how will we cover rent? What will the kids eat when they come home from school? How will we make it through the weekend? When you’re living with food insecurity, it’s all you can think about – from the moment you wake up in the morning to your last restless worries before falling asleep. That’s because hunger is much more … [Read more...] about Hunger Is Rising, But We Can Turn the Tide
Feed Hope GIVING Day is here! [24-hour Match]
Every day 300,000 meals are provided to families, kids and seniors in your community who face hunger. In recognition of that staggering number, Feed Hope Giving Day is an opportunity for people like you to help raise a day's worth of meals in 24 hours.Hunger affects one in eight of our neighbors, and an unexpected emergency or job loss can force families to choose between food … [Read more...] about Feed Hope GIVING Day is here! [24-hour Match]
Today Only: Triple Match for 3X the Meals for Central Florida Kids!
As summer break continues, the situation for some kids in Central Florida is dire. Instead of planning their next adventure, they worry about their next meal. With school-provided meals no longer available, many children miss out on the nutritious meals they need to fuel their summer.Your support is more urgent than ever. Children have already gone weeks without access to … [Read more...] about Today Only: Triple Match for 3X the Meals for Central Florida Kids!
