Volunteers lend their helping hands six days a week at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. During Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May, many dedicated individuals and volunteer groups work together to make a difference in the fight against hunger. LUNA Interest Group One organization making a difference is LUNA Interest Group, a multicultural … [Read more...] about Volunteers Make a Difference during AAPI Heritage Month
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Delivering Healthy Food and Hope
While inflation is leveling off, families with limited resources still find it challenging to shop for what they need at the grocery store. That's where Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and its network of 625 feeding partners step in to provide much-needed food assistance to kids, families and seniors experiencing food insecurity in seven counties, … [Read more...] about Delivering Healthy Food and Hope
Second Harvest Expands Health and Hunger Program with Medically Tailored Meals Pilot
For generations, food has been used for medicinal purposes and is known to play a critical role in a healthy lifestyle. That’s a driving force behind why Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recently launched its new Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) program with a pilot aimed at helping people experiencing food insecurity and managing at least one severe illness. With … [Read more...] about Second Harvest Expands Health and Hunger Program with Medically Tailored Meals Pilot
Volunteering Feels Really, Really Good
“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” —Maya Angelou April is National Volunteer Month. Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is sharing stories of gratitude, appreciation, and inspiration all month long. When you come to volunteer at Second Harvest food bank, you interact with many … [Read more...] about Volunteering Feels Really, Really Good
Glow Sisters are “Getting Results” by Volunteering, Donating and Hosting Virtual Food Drives
During National Volunteer Month this April, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is sharing stories of gratitude, appreciation, and inspiration made possible by volunteers like you. Today's story features two sisters who have found multiple ways to help fight hunger by volunteering their time and talent and getting others involved too. Cassie and Sabrina Glow are two … [Read more...] about Glow Sisters are “Getting Results” by Volunteering, Donating and Hosting Virtual Food Drives