Each year, hunger heroes make a difference in the lives of the 1 in 8 Central Floridians facing hunger, and 2022 was no different. From responding to families impacted by Hurricanes Ian and Nicole to providing nutritious meals to local students, you volunteered, donated and advocated to ensure kids, families and seniors had access to one of life’s most basic needs: … [Read more...] about Top 4 Stories You Made Possible in 2022
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Finding Your “Help Mode”
At the height of the pandemic, Dona started hearing more about food insecurity - when a person doesn’t have the means to access nutritious food on a regular basis - and how this can have a negative impact on their physical, emotional, social and mental well-being. Through some research, Dona found Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and was drawn to the vision of … [Read more...] about Finding Your “Help Mode”
Volunteers Nourish the Soul
My journey with Second Harvest Food Bank began with an intentional decision to pursue a passion. I grew weary of the corporate world and have valued volunteerism since I was a child. I was highly motivated to seek employment with a non-profit organization. I could not have made a better decision. Working with volunteers at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida has been … [Read more...] about Volunteers Nourish the Soul
Everybody needs a little help sometimes
Everybody needs a little help sometimes. For the last 15 years, Bobbi has been a helping hand to her neighbors as they recover from car accidents or heal after a stroke. As a private nursing assistant, she is a friendly face when they need her the most. But today, she finds herself in need of a little help. “I’m barely making it,” Bobbi says. During the pandemic, she’s … [Read more...] about Everybody needs a little help sometimes
A Word of Gratitude in 2020
As we draw near to the end of a year that most of us would likely rather forget, there are a number of things that we should all remember. We should remember the people who lost loved ones to COVID-19 this year, and reach out to comfort them as best we can. We should remember the first responders and frontline healthcare workers who continue to risk everything to … [Read more...] about A Word of Gratitude in 2020
