Poverty isn’t a number in a bank account. It’s not an area code or even a statistic. I define poverty as not having the financial independence to make critical decisions in one’s daily life. And unfortunately, we’re seeing this reach into the pockets of more and more people. Lingering inflation means that many households still struggle to make ends meet. Food prices – … [Read more...] about Tackling Poverty and Hunger in 2023
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Double Your Monthly Impact This Year
Every day thousands of our neighbors reach out to Second Harvest Food Bank for the nutritious meals they need to live, learn, work and thrive. The cost of basic essentials like food is too much for them to bear. Because you care deeply about ending hunger in our community, I want to share a special giving opportunity that expires on February 28. Thanks to an anonymous … [Read more...] about Double Your Monthly Impact This Year
Kayla’s family needs you now.
Today, inflation, skyrocketing grocery bills, and drastic rent hikes are forcing families to make difficult choices. With limited resources, too many parents skip meals so their kids can eat. But you can help. As a monthly donor, your support will provide twice as many meals to families this summer, thanks to a generous matching gift from Health First. Your gift will help … [Read more...] about Kayla’s family needs you now.
Your youngest neighbor needs you this summer.
Your monthly gift will help kids have a hunger-free summer. Summer hunger is a problem that affects 1 in 5 children in Central Florida. With school cafeterias closing this month, breakfasts and lunches at home quickly add up for families. The rising costs of food, housing, and other essentials make it harder for parents to put food on the table each day. But you can … [Read more...] about Your youngest neighbor needs you this summer.
Double your impact for families like Dawn’s
This month, the first 100 donors to become monthly Meal Makers will have their gifts matched for a full year, thanks to a generous matching gift from Jesse and Mary Eisner. You will DOUBLE your impact for families like Dawn's. (But hurry, this is a limited opportunity and 50 hunger fighters have already stepped up to take advantage of this special match!) "Our family has … [Read more...] about Double your impact for families like Dawn’s
