Summer is a time for adventure, laughter, and growth. But for one in five kids in Central Florida, it can also bring the uncertainty of where their next meal will come from. Recognizing this pressing need, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida provides free meals to kids and teens at 60 locations across Central Florida, ensuring children in our community are nourished … [Read more...] about Brightening Summer Days and Nourishing Young Minds
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Teresa Gives Back to Her Hometown
Having lived in Orlando for most of her life, Teresa’s connection with the community runs deep. After retiring, Teresa was searching for meaningful ways to spend her time and stumbled upon Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. Intrigued and motivated by the opportunity to help others, Teresa decided to visit the food bank. Little did she know that the visit would mark … [Read more...] about Teresa Gives Back to Her Hometown
A Word of Gratitude
While it is true that one person always makes a difference, fighting hunger is not something that we can solve individually. Working together with many others to achieve a shared goal has been at the core of food banking for 40 years. Over those decades, so many caring people like you have been actively involved in Second Harvest Food Bank’s mission. From emergency … [Read more...] about A Word of Gratitude
Benefits Connection: Reflecting on 15 Years of Helping Neighbors Put Food on the Table
Vangie Booth has been part of the Benefits Connection team since 2008 and witnessed how the program has evolved to meet the community's needs. She helped steer the program through the pandemic, pivoting from an in-person model to over the phone and reintroducing the program to the community. Here are her reflections on 15 years of fighting hunger through the Benefits Connection … [Read more...] about Benefits Connection: Reflecting on 15 Years of Helping Neighbors Put Food on the Table
Second Harvest’s Benefits Connection Program Marks 15 Years of Community Impact
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida launched its Benefits Connection Program at the peak of the Great Recession. Connecting people to food assistance benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) was a new approach for the Food Bank. Still, with thousands of workers unemployed, it was a vital resource to help keep food on the … [Read more...] about Second Harvest’s Benefits Connection Program Marks 15 Years of Community Impact
