Getting kids to eat vegetables can be challenging, but increasing their exposure to fresh produce may help. A health education and behavior professor from the University of Florida has launched a research project to find out. Project VEGGIE (Vegetable Eating Gets Going with Increased Exposure) is a 12-week pilot program that brings together Second Harvest Food Bank of … [Read more...] about Project VEGGIE Aims to Curb Picky Eating
Mercy Kitchen
Helping your neighbors thrive — you’re part of it!
I wish you could hear from each child, senior, and family you’ve helped this year. They would tell you how grateful they are for what you’ve done. The face of hunger continues to evolve across the counties we serve. A family or individual can be fine one day — but hard times can begin the very next with an unexpected job loss, rent increase, or a health diagnosis. On top of … [Read more...] about Helping your neighbors thrive — you’re part of it!
Giving Back After Retirement
“As one person, I feel like the one thing I can do something about is food,” said Eric Veale, a regular volunteer at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. After his retirement in March of 2024 from the Central Florida Expressway Authority, Eric finds it to be a valuable and rewarding use of time to volunteer at Second Harvest’s Mercy Kitchen every Tuesday. He said … [Read more...] about Giving Back After Retirement
Meet Terri: A Woman on a Mission
Women’s History Month is a time to celebrate the resilience, contributions, and accomplishments of women in our community. This March, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida will highlight several women on a mission to make a difference for their neighbors facing hunger. Terri always wanted to get involved with hunger relief efforts. She waited for the right opportunity … [Read more...] about Meet Terri: A Woman on a Mission
Keith’s Act of Kindness Has a Ripple Effect
Keith, a retiree from the hotel business with an impressive 43-year career, has a youthful energy that makes him appear a decade younger. After retiring, Keith decided to channel his passion for community involvement into volunteering. Since then, he has become an invaluable asset to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida family. Keith's journey as a volunteer began … [Read more...] about Keith’s Act of Kindness Has a Ripple Effect
