In Central Florida, one in seven of our neighbors faces hunger, because of a lack of affordable housing, education, or working a low-wage job. Add inflation and unplanned medical bills to the mix, and it’s too much to bear for strained budgets. But you can help! Your gift today will be matched – dollar for dollar – up to $25,000, providing DOUBLE the healthy meals for … [Read more...] about Double your impact for families like Annette’s!
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Fall Food and Fund Drives are in Full Swing
With the fall holiday season in full swing, individuals, companies, and organizations are looking for ways to give back. One young man stepping up to the plate is Logan Zack, an avid baseball player from Oakland in west Orange County. “I know there are many families that struggle to feed themselves and their kids,” says Logan. “I am lucky that I don’t have to worry about my … [Read more...] about Fall Food and Fund Drives are in Full Swing
One Day: 1 Million Meals for Kids and Families
For many kids in our community, summer means vacations and family trips, but for others, summer means hunger. With schools closing this week for summer break, there's an urgent need to provide even more meals for kids and families starting now. Because I know you care, I'm inviting you to join us today, May 25th, for a Day of Giving telethon with WESH 2 News. Tune in on-air … [Read more...] about One Day: 1 Million Meals for Kids and Families
35 Years of Hope with WESH2 News & Share Your Christmas
Midnight. That’s when the first car lined up for food at a mobile food distribution that would start at 7:00am. In that car was a grandfather picking up food not only for himself but for his son and grandkids so they had food to eat in the following weeks as well. Unfortunately, since the pandemic hit in March, we’ve seen instances like this become more and more the norm, … [Read more...] about 35 Years of Hope with WESH2 News & Share Your Christmas
Second Harvest Joins #GivingTuesdayNow in Global Day of Giving and Unity
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is responding to the thousands of kids, seniors and families struggling to keep food on their tables as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and inviting you to join #GivingTuesdayNow for a day of giving and unity. #GivingTuesdayNow is set to take place on May 5, 2020, as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by … [Read more...] about Second Harvest Joins #GivingTuesdayNow in Global Day of Giving and Unity
