After two difficult years, we’re all ready to believe that post-pandemic life is getting “back to normal.” But when it comes to hunger in Central Florida, that’s far from true. I’ve seen it firsthand over the last nine months as CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida: Food insecurity – and the challenges of solving it – are getting worse, not better. The national … [Read more...] about Feeding Florida’s Hungry Is Harder Than Ever as Support Wanes
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Hurricane Ian: One Week Later
It’s been a week since Hurricane Ian destroyed parts of our community. There is still flooding in areas of Central Florida and families continue to reach out for food assistance. Since the storm hit, food distribution has returned to the level we experienced at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic – enough food for 300,000 meals a day. That's 75,000 additional meals needed … [Read more...] about Hurricane Ian: One Week Later
Double your impact for families like Annette’s!
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!
You help kids like Zach learn
In our community, one in five kids is at risk of starting the day with an empty stomach. Rumbly tummies and headaches make it hard to concentrate at school. Hunger can impact their success today and derail their long-term growth and potential.Thankfully, there is hope. Through a variety of programs, Second Harvest Food Bank is helping close the hunger gap for our most … [Read more...] about You help kids like Zach learn
Food is more than a meal
Food is essential for a brighter future. It is the fuel for student success, the medicine that nourishes seniors, and the foundation sustaining hardworking families. Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida distributes enough food for 250,000 meals across six counties to tens of thousands of our neighbors every single day. But feeding our neighbors facing hunger is only … [Read more...] about Food is more than a meal