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
Meet Terri: A Woman on a Mission
Women’s History Month is a time to celebrate the resilience, contributions, and accomplishments of women in our community. This March, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida will highlight several women on a mission to make a difference for their neighbors facing hunger. Terri always wanted to get involved with hunger relief efforts. She waited for the right opportunity … [Read more...] about Meet Terri: A Woman on a Mission
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
After School Meals Provide Stability for Students and Parents
Kids just want to be kids. However, studies show that one in five children in Central Florida are at risk of facing hunger at some point this year. Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, along with volunteers, partners, and financial supporters, aims to ensure kids have access to the healthy, nutritious meals they need to thrive. One solution is Kids Café, an … [Read more...] about After School Meals Provide Stability for Students and Parents
