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Fighting hunger. Feeding hope.

Fighting hunger. Feeding hope.

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Double your impact for families like Annette’s!

September 15, 2022 by Second Harvest

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!

Fall Food and Fund Drives are in Full Swing

October 19, 2021 by Erika Spence Leave a Comment

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

May 24, 2021 by Maria Shanley Leave a Comment

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

December 16, 2020 by Maureen Mikel Leave a Comment

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

May 4, 2020 by Erika Spence

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

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“(The students) push and push and push, and fina “(The students) push and push and push, and finally they get to the moment where they realize, ‘I get it. I deserve more. I’m worth more.’ And it’s beautiful to see because nothing stops them after that,” Keonna Yearwood, Culinary Training Program manager, says. The program was recently recognized by Orlando Business Journal as "Outstanding Diversity Helping Hand." Learn more about the award and the program on the blog in our story.
Second Harvest President and CEO Derrick Chubbs wa Second Harvest President and CEO Derrick Chubbs was named one of @OrlandoFamilyMagazine's 2023 Men of the Year! Read the full article in our story and learn more about Derrick's professional background and his personal mission to feed hope.
Today, on Global Running Day, we celebrate superhe Today, on Global Running Day, we celebrate superheroes everywhere… especially those who wear running shoes! 👟 Spots are still available to join Team Second Harvest for the 2023 @runDisney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend. Learn more in our story. #GlobalRunningDay
1 in 5 children in Central Florida face the realit 1 in 5 children in Central Florida face the reality of hunger this summer. Second Harvest provides free meals to kids and teens all summer long as part of the Summer BreakSpot program. To find a site near you, text FOOD or COMIDA to 304-304.
Way to go, Orlando Gifted Academy students! The @ Way to go, Orlando Gifted Academy students!The @orlandogiftedacademyocps students visited the food bank to take a tour and volunteer — they were immediately inspired to give back. They held a traditional food drive and started a virtual food drive. Their combined efforts provided more than 8,000 meals to neighbors facing hunger! Thank you for making an incredible impact!Read more about these change-making students in our story.
Gourd vibes only. @bess_auer’s “Gourd-geous Gourd vibes only. @bess_auer’s “Gourd-geous Reflections” art exhibit opened last week. You can check it out all month long at @millsgallery.orlando! A portion of all sales supports neighbors facing hunger in Central Florida.
Summer break has arrived, and with it, some childr Summer break has arrived, and with it, some children lose access to breakfast and lunch. Missing these important meals can impact their growth and development. You can help change that. Right now, your gift can provide twice as many meals.$10 = 80 meals at our #linkinbio.
The Grand Performers take on Mercy Kitchen! 🎉 The Grand Performers take on Mercy Kitchen! 🎉 Team members from @GrandBohemianOrlando recently spent their morning volunteering at Mercy Kitchen. The volunteers, affectionately called the Grand Performers, put together thousands of nutritious meals for kids facing hunger! Sign up for a shift at Mercy Kitchen today to assemble meals for kids facing hunger this summer at our #linkinbio.
“The volume of food is going out at the 300,000 “The volume of food is going out at the 300,000 meals a day level,” Greg Higgerson, Second Harvest's Chief Development Officer, said. “We’re at an all time high.”Greg shared about the current state of food insecurity in Central Florida and how you can help on WFTV's Central Florida Spotlight. Link to watch in our story.
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Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is a member of Feeding America – the largest charitable domestic hunger-relief organization in the United States. SHFBCF secures and distributes food and grocery products to more than 500 local nonprofit feeding partners throughout Central Florida. Through the help of food and financial donors, volunteers and a caring, committed community, the food bank distributes enough food for a quarter of a million meals every day to the six-county service area. Feeding our neighbors facing hunger is only the beginning. By investing in job training programs, advocating for access to nutritious foods, and inspiring our community to get involved, SHFBCF is leaning into the root causes of hunger and transforming lives. With the support of our Central Florida community, Second Harvest Food Bank is feeding inspiration, change, achievement, health — and families facing hunger. To learn more about SHFBCF, visit FeedHopeNow.org.

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit recognized by the IRS. Tax ID Number: 59-2142315 Email: info@feedhopenow.org

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