Today, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida celebrated the grand opening of its new Mercy Kitchen, which will allow the hunger-relief organization to triple its food production output. Due to the heightened and sustained need for food assistance caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Second Harvest outgrew its existing kitchen and needed to find an additional … [Read more...] about Second Harvest Triples Food Production at New Mercy Kitchen
Mercy Kitchen
Watch: Your COVID-19 Impact
It's fair to say that none of us were prepared for the serious disruption that the COVID-19 pandemic brought to our lives and our community. As jobs were furloughed or ended and last paychecks spent, it did not take long for many to face the prospect of hunger for themselves and their families. With the help of so many caring people like you, the Food Bank ramped up … [Read more...] about Watch: Your COVID-19 Impact
Become A Hunger Champion and Change Lives
When the pandemic hit, many lives in Central Florida were turned upside down. Families that never thought they would need help were suddenly going through lay-offs and furloughs. Many were finding themselves needing food assistance for the very first time, and the need for food assistance in Central Florida instantly doubled.But thanks to the support of people like you, Second … [Read more...] about Become A Hunger Champion and Change Lives
Orange County MLK Initiative Volunteers for Pre-Day of Service
In recognition of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday and his civic service to our country, Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings and the Orange County Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Initiative in partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida participated in an “MLK Pre-Day of Service” food supply and distribution project on January 15, 2021. Hosted at Second … [Read more...] about Orange County MLK Initiative Volunteers for Pre-Day of Service
Project Update: Mercy Kitchen
Second Harvest’s production kitchen has ramped up its efforts to fight hunger during the COVID-19 pandemic. The kitchen has extended beyond its walls, converted former meeting room space into temporary quarters and distributed 1.5 million meals to kids and seniors in Central Florida. With generous support from Orange County Government’s CARES Act funding and community … [Read more...] about Project Update: Mercy Kitchen
