For most people, “storm preparedness” means gathering bottled water and essentials, topping off the gas tank, and keeping one eye on the news. But what does it mean for the local food bank? As Central Florida’s emergency food supply, Second Harvest Food Bank starts working on its storm prep checklist well in advance. When the new year begins, we’ve already begun stocking up … [Read more...] about This Summer, Storm Prep Is Critical for Florida’s Food Banks
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Medically Tailored Meals
Since ancient times, people have recognized that food is medicine. What someone eats has a profound effect on their everyday health and well-being. What is not as well known is that our low-income neighbors suffer disproportionately from chronic diseases simply because they cannot afford the same level of nutrition as more affluent consumers. Even more tragic, people living … [Read more...] about Medically Tailored Meals
You are serving up smiles this summer
Classic summer activities center around food, like grilling hamburgers at a family barbeque, roasting s’mores at summer camp, or the watermelon eating contest at Fourth of July celebrations. However, for one in seven of your Central Florida neighbors, summer activities are riddled with anxiety, worry and gut-wrenching financial decisions, especially at the grocery store. For … [Read more...] about You are serving up smiles this summer
A Word of Gratitude
When I think of summer, my mind always goes back to the concept of preparedness. Living in Florida, that’s a concept that we can all relate to when the temperature climbs. As the community’s emergency food supply, our team at Second Harvest plans for this season carefully to ensure that we can rise to the occasion if we are called upon again this year to provide … [Read more...] about A Word of Gratitude
Watch Second Harvest on WFTV Central Florida Spotlight
Astronaut Buzz Adrin once said, “If we can conquer space, we can conquer childhood hunger.” It is that sentiment that sums up a recent conversation on hunger in Central Florida. Greg Higgerson, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s Chief Development Officer, joined WFTV Anchor Greg Warmoth for an in-depth conversation on the state of hunger in Central Florida during … [Read more...] about Watch Second Harvest on WFTV Central Florida Spotlight
