Every day, thousands of your neighbors are making seemingly impossible decisions between food and bills. The high cost of everyday necessities has placed an overwhelming financial strain on many families, causing more children than ever before to face the possibility of food insecurity. Because you care deeply about ending hunger in your community, I want to share a special … [Read more...] about Provide 2X the meals for families, kids and seniors in 2024
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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
Celebrating 40 Years of Community Impact Thanks to You
Working together with many others to achieve a shared goal has been at the core of Second Harvest Food Bank for forty years. Over four decades, so many caring people like you have joined us in fighting hunger, feeding hope and helping our neighbors thrive. From emergency food providers to food donors, healthcare workers, educators, advocates, volunteers, and … [Read more...] about Celebrating 40 Years of Community Impact Thanks to You
You Make Hope Possible
Happy New Year and thank you for your support in 2023! Last year, you made so much possible. Amidst uncertainty and ever-increasing prices, you helped provide meals and hope to neighbors in your community choosing between food and essential bills. As we look back on all that was accomplished last year, I feel so much gratitude for your kindness and generosity. You helped … [Read more...] about You Make Hope Possible
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.
