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What a difference a year makes.

December 22, 2023 by Erika Spence

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.

Delivering Healthy Food and Hope

May 17, 2023 by Erika Spence

While inflation is leveling off, families with limited resources still find it challenging to shop for what they need at the grocery store. That's where Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and its network of 625 feeding partners step in to provide much-needed food assistance to kids, families and seniors experiencing food insecurity in seven counties, … [Read more...] about Delivering Healthy Food and Hope

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is a member of Feeding America – the largest charitable domestic hunger-relief organization in the United States. SHFBCF secures and distributes food and grocery products to more than 500 local nonprofit feeding partners throughout Central Florida. Through the help of food and financial donors, volunteers and a caring, committed community, the food bank distributes enough food for a quarter of a million meals every day to the six-county service area. Feeding our neighbors facing hunger is only the beginning. By investing in job training programs, advocating for access to nutritious foods, and inspiring our community to get involved, SHFBCF is leaning into the root causes of hunger and transforming lives. With the support of our Central Florida community, Second Harvest Food Bank is feeding inspiration, change, achievement, health — and families facing hunger. To learn more about SHFBCF, visit FeedHopeNow.org.

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit recognized by the IRS. Tax ID Number: 59-2142315 Email: info@feedhopenow.org