Congress is debating what to include in upcoming budget reconciliation legislation that could expand lifesaving anti-hunger programs. But those programs are on the chopping block right now! An estimated 120,000 Central Florida children are at-risk of going to bed hungry tonight. They rely on crucial anti-hunger programs to grow, learn and thrive. We urge Congress to ensure … [Read more...] about Tell Congress: Don’t Increase Hunger in Central Florida
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Second Harvest Goes to DC, Virtually 🏛️
This year, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida was able to attend the 2021 Anti-Hunger Policy Conference - virtually! We had over 40 attendees from the food bank -- pantries, board members and staff! The two day conference ended with a full virtual day on the hill for board members and pantries. Second Harvest is thankful to have met with Congressman Darren Soto, … [Read more...] about Second Harvest Goes to DC, Virtually 🏛️
Second Harvest Virtually “Flies-In” to Washington, D.C.
Earlier in December, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida participated in Feeding America's national virtual fly-in with a few of our Congressional offices. During this year of high need, we felt it was crucial to invite our feeding partners from each district who has been able to take advantage of CARES funding made available to them. These feeding partners were also … [Read more...] about Second Harvest Virtually “Flies-In” to Washington, D.C.
Urgent – Tell Congress by 12/18: Don’t let USDA cut food support for food banks!
URGENT: Tell Congress that food banks, like Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, will lose about 50 percent of the food they receive from USDA - a dramatic decrease of about 850 million nutritious meals food banks provide nationwide. Congress may vote on this issue as early as this week. Send your message by Friday, December 18th. During a time when there is no end … [Read more...] about Urgent – Tell Congress by 12/18: Don’t let USDA cut food support for food banks!
Senate Releases HEALS Act, No Funding For Food Assistance
Earlier this month, we asked you to lend your voice to help us advocate for a 15% increase to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, to be included in U.S. Senate negotiations for the next COVID-19 response act. On Monday the 27th, the U.S. Senate introduced their latest version called the Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection and Schools, or … [Read more...] about Senate Releases HEALS Act, No Funding For Food Assistance
