“My mission is to change lives,” Norberto Fonseca said. In 1989, as a theology student, he moved from Puerto Rico to New York, where he began to serve communities in need. He, too, struggled financially, he said. “I know what it’s like to have a lot of needs.” He met Latino families and seniors who – due to language barriers – were unaware of the services and programs … [Read more...] about Bringing seniors together through food and community
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Stephanie’s Story
After purchasing their home in Florida, unexpected structural damages and medical expenses caused the Carter family to spend everything they had saved. "I never envisioned myself needing to go to a food pantry and asking for help," says Stephanie. Because of you, Stephanie knew she had somewhere to get nutritious food for her family when nothing else was going as … [Read more...] about Stephanie’s Story
You are Rebuilding Hope
Georgia is happily back to work, even if it is just two days a week. The pandemic took a toll on her savings. She lost her apartment, sold her car, and moved in with a friend. “If it weren’t for this food pantry and these volunteers, I don’t know if I’d be here today,” she said as she waited outside a church in Sanford. The food pantry is one of Second Harvest’s 550 feeding … [Read more...] about You are Rebuilding Hope
Your Generosity is Priceless
Desperate times call for desperate measures. Crystal knows that all too well. “We went fishing a few weeks ago just so we could have some meat,” she explains. Crystal says her family of six was comfortable before the pandemic hit. Between furloughs, layoffs, and inconsistent hours, the only certainty in the last year is that her kids want to eat breakfast, lunch, and … [Read more...] about Your Generosity is Priceless
Crystal’s story of hope and courage
It’s been said that desperate times call for desperate measures. Crystal knows that all too well. “We went fishing a few weeks ago just so we could have some meat,” she explains. Crystal says their family of six was comfortable before the pandemic hit. “There were times we had to rob Peter to pay Paul, but nothing like what we’ve had to do this year,” she says. 2020 … [Read more...] about Crystal’s story of hope and courage
