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
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Your impact beyond meals
As a friend of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, you’ve made a lasting impact on the lives of families, kids and seniors facing hunger in your community. Your support helps seniors avoid choosing between food and medicine. It helps families living paycheck to paycheck. It helps kids get access to nutritious meals after school. But there’s still much work to do. … [Read more...] about Your impact beyond meals
Second Harvest Partners with Orange County Public Schools to Feed 3,400 Students and Families
Despite the rainy weather, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and Orange County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services set out on December 17 to deliver hope for the holidays at the 14th annual holiday food drop. As students head home for the two-week holiday break, they leave behind homework, exams, and critical school-provided meals, making the need for food … [Read more...] about Second Harvest Partners with Orange County Public Schools to Feed 3,400 Students and Families
Hurricane Ian: One Week Later
It’s been a week since Hurricane Ian destroyed parts of our community. There is still flooding in areas of Central Florida and families continue to reach out for food assistance. Since the storm hit, food distribution has returned to the level we experienced at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic – enough food for 300,000 meals a day. That's 75,000 additional meals needed … [Read more...] about Hurricane Ian: One Week Later
Double your impact for families like Annette’s!
In Central Florida, one in seven of our neighbors faces hunger, because of a lack of affordable housing, education, or working a low-wage job. Add inflation and unplanned medical bills to the mix, and it’s too much to bear for strained budgets. But you can help! Your gift today will be matched – dollar for dollar – up to $25,000, providing DOUBLE the healthy meals for … [Read more...] about Double your impact for families like Annette’s!
