Viviane was inspired to fight hunger during the COVID-19 pandemic, so she volunteered. And she hasn't stopped. "I started at Second Harvest, and I just fell in love," Viviane says. Since her first shift in March 2020, she's given 1,755 hours to help ensure her neighbors have the food they need to thrive. She's worked her way to being a volunteer captain. As a captain, … [Read more...] about Meet Viviane: A Woman on a Mission
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Distributing Meals and Hopes through Mobile Drops
Behind the hundreds of boxes and bags of food compiled by volunteers, cars line up all around the block. As 1 in 8 Central Floridians face hunger, the hundreds of families in these cars are among the unfortunate numbers affected by this haunting statistic. “[With] loss of jobs, increase in rent, and increase in utilities, people are having to decide, Am I going to eat … [Read more...] about Distributing Meals and Hopes through Mobile Drops
5 Heart Healthy “To Do’s” for Kids
In a world buzzing with technology and fast-paced lifestyles, ensuring our children adopt heart healthy habits is crucial. Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is not only committed to providing nutritious meals to those facing hunger, but also strives to empower individuals by providing nutrition education. A team of nutrition educators is dedicated to addressing the … [Read more...] about 5 Heart Healthy “To Do’s” for Kids
Hunger is a Big Problem – and It Needs a Big Solution
Pre-schoolers. Veterans. Hardworking parents. Homebound seniors. Approximately 2.3 million Floridians of all ages and backgrounds have at least one thing in common: At some point this year, they’ll be at risk of going to bed hungry. That estimate – based on in-depth research by the national nonprofit Feeding America – is backed up by what we see at our local food banks. … [Read more...] about Hunger is a Big Problem – and It Needs a Big Solution
What a difference a year makes.
Last year, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida expanded its hunger relief efforts into Marion County. It was an instant infusion of support for local food pantries and neighbors facing hunger. WESH 2 News recently met with pantry staff, volunteers and recipients to share how the changes are making a difference. "The quantity of food that we were able to give … [Read more...] about What a difference a year makes.
