Growing up as one of five kids in a steel town in Pennsylvania, I came home from school every day to a dinner table piled high with my mom’s cooking: meatloaf, green beans, steaming-hot mashed potatoes – the works. But one day, dinner wasn’t there. Thinking it was a joke, I asked, “Where’s the food?” My mom told me, “Eat what’s in front of you, and go do your homework.” … [Read more...] about The Past and Present of Hunger in Florida
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Today Only: You Can Help 3X as Many Families
The holiday season can be the toughest time of year for children and their families in our community — as they face even more hunger. But it doesn’t have to be that way. You can help. An anonymous donor has generously offered a matching gift that can triple every dollar you give today only — up to $25,000! Make three times the impact when you give today! With your … [Read more...] about Today Only: You Can Help 3X as Many Families
1.9 Million Meals on #GivingTuesday!
What an incredible day of generosity! Thousands of caring individuals came together to raise over $491,000 on #GivingTuesday. Your gifts of hope will provide nearly 1.9 MILLION MEALS for families, isolated seniors, and kids home from school during winter break. Thousands of your Central Florida neighbors in need won't have to worry where their next meal is coming from … [Read more...] about 1.9 Million Meals on #GivingTuesday!
Your gift is MATCHED now!
Your Giving Tuesday gift will be matched up to $30,000! Your $10 gift will double today and provide 80 meals for families facing hunger. Through the kindness and compassion of people like you, Second Harvest is able to provide 250,000 meals each day for kids, families and seniors experiencing hunger in Central Florida. Will you consider making a special Giving Tuesday … [Read more...] about Your gift is MATCHED now!
Hope, One Meal at a Time
Many times, the first step to eliminating a crisis is a meal. It can be difficult for our neighbors to face challenges like unemployment, overdue rent, or medical issues when their nutritional needs go unmet. Your acts of kindness help break this cycle. Your financial support helps rescue food donations from local farms, supermarkets, and distribution centers. Then, … [Read more...] about Hope, One Meal at a Time
