It’s been one year since COVID-19 hit our community, and I can't help but keep thinking about people like Kenzie and her two daughters. This single mom lost her job at the start of the pandemic. “I’ve been so worried, I can’t sleep,” she told us at a food distribution. Her savings were gone, and Kenzie and her daughters were missing most meals. Thanks to you, that … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Update: One Year Later
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We’re In It Together
It's fair to say that none of us were prepared for the serious disruption that the COVID-19 pandemic brought to our lives and our community almost a year ago.For thousands of our neighbors, however, the 'disruption' was literally devastating. The need for food in Central Florida began to spike in ways never seen before. With the help of so many caring people like you, the Food … [Read more...] about We’re In It Together
Two Ways to Use Your Voice
Do you believe that children, families and seniors should not have to worry about their next meal? Sadly, 1 in 6 Central Floridians experiences hunger. The good news is that hunger is a solvable issue, but we need your voice. Below are two ways you can get involved today. Take the Hunger PledgeNo one should have to worry about where their next meal will come from. … [Read more...] about Two Ways to Use Your Voice
Fishing industry responds to continued COVID crisis, helps supply food banks
The Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders’ Alliance and Fish for America USA are pleased to announce a new, collaborative effort to provide fresh, local seafood to food banks in central and north Florida as the organizations work to meet the continued, record need due to the economic hardship created by COVID-19. Over the next several months, an estimated 13,000 lbs. of red … [Read more...] about Fishing industry responds to continued COVID crisis, helps supply food banks
Dave Krepcho to Retire at the End of 2021
After nearly three decades of working to fight hunger nationwide – 17 years of which have been in Central Florida – Dave Krepcho, president and CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, announced that he will be retiring at the end of the year. Throughout his career, Krepcho has advocated for innovative solutions to shorten the line on hunger. In 1992, he was named … [Read more...] about Dave Krepcho to Retire at the End of 2021