With generous support from Orange County Government’s CARES Act funding and community members like you, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida opened Mercy Kitchen just a few miles north of the Orlando warehouse in January 2021. The new location doubled the available space to prepare meals for childhood hunger relief programs like Kids Cafe and Summer Food Service Program. … [Read more...] about Mercy Kitchen Cooks Up Hope This Summer
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Local Bloggers Help Pack 10,000 Meals in 3 Hours
Second Harvest Food Bank’s production area received a special visit from the creators and staff of the hit YouTube channel Hellthy Junkfood. This group of 9 came in ready to roll up their sleeves and help produce 10,000 meals in one 3-hour volunteer shift. In the production area volunteers assist in packing meals for kids and seniors. Meals are packed, sealed and boxes for … [Read more...] about Local Bloggers Help Pack 10,000 Meals in 3 Hours
We’re cooking up something new!
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida has exceeded the 20,000 meal a day capacity of its current production kitchen due to the heightened, sustained need for food during the pandemic. The production kitchen supports Kids Cafe and Summer Food Service Programs, in addition to Plates of Plenty and plays a pivotal role in providing hot meals during times of hurricane relief. … [Read more...] about We’re cooking up something new!
Free Meals to Help Feed Kids
Thousands of students rely on free and reduced breakfast and lunches for their nutrition during the school year. While local schools remain closed in an effort to prevent the coronavirus from spreading, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and school districts across all six counties are providing free meals to kids 18 and under. Second Harvest Food Bank is … [Read more...] about Free Meals to Help Feed Kids
