Last year, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida expanded its hunger relief efforts into Marion County. It was an instant infusion of support for local food pantries and neighbors facing hunger. WESH 2 News recently met with pantry staff, volunteers and recipients to share how the changes are making a difference. "The quantity of food that we were able to give … [Read more...] about What a difference a year makes.
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Increasing Access to Produce at Local Food Pantries
When you think of a food bank or food pantry, cans and boxes of food often come to mind. While these nonperishable food items are an essential resource for kids, families and seniors facing hunger, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida also emphasizes the importance of distributing fresh, healthy foods, like fruits, vegetables, meat and bread. Second Harvest … [Read more...] about Increasing Access to Produce at Local Food Pantries
See Your Impact Inside a Local Food Pantry
Each day across Central Florida, neighbors reach out for help with food assistance. Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida's online food finder tool helps identify nearby nonprofit feeding partners for neighbors in seven counties. In Brevard, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia counties, neighbors can access any of Second Harvest's 625 partner locations to … [Read more...] about See Your Impact Inside a Local Food Pantry
Aetna Stocks 65 School Pantries for 2023-2024 Academic Year
Today, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida announced the expansion of its School Partnerships Program through a $115,150 grant provided by Aetna, a CVS health company. The funding will help elementary, middle, high school and post-secondary institutions stock their markets and emergency pantries with nonperishable food items throughout the 2023-2024 academic year. … [Read more...] about Aetna Stocks 65 School Pantries for 2023-2024 Academic Year
Moms Make Tough Decisions to Feed Their Families
Every day, mothers make hundreds, if not thousands, of decisions for themselves and their families. As a mother of a toddler and infant twins, Ferayda knows this all too well. She juggles feeding schedules, nap times, the never-ending laundry, and the family budget. “We have to designate a lot of money from our budget for food, especially milk and formula,” explains Ferayda. … [Read more...] about Moms Make Tough Decisions to Feed Their Families