Before the sun rises, cars line up behind orange cones for food assistance. This was a common sight during the pandemic, and it continues to persist at a food distribution hosted by Advance Community Center, one of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s 750 feeding partners. “You are not going to get up at 2 o’clock in the morning to wait for food if you don’t … [Read more...] about Together We Make a Difference
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Mobile drops warm hearts
It is an all-too-common sight in Central Florida. A lengthy line of cars snaked through a parking lot, waiting for a free food giveaway to begin. The cars often line up hours ahead of the distribution time. Each vehicle represents one, sometimes two, families trying to stave off expenses. Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida partners with local food pantries to host … [Read more...] about Mobile drops warm hearts
You Fill Carts and Hearts
Parents and caregivers across Central Florida are reeling from steep rent, persistently high prices at the supermarket and uncertainty every time they pull up to the gas pump. Tammy knows those feelings all too well. “Food is expensive,” says Tammy, a single mom with a teenage son. “To get to work to make money to pay rent and buy food, I have to put gas in my car first. … [Read more...] about You Fill Carts and Hearts
The heat is rising, so is hunger
The Florida heat is unbearable, and most everyday necessities still cost more than they did a few years ago. As Central Florida temperatures continue to rise, so does the number of people seeking help to put food on the table. Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s online Food Finder tool surged in July, August and September with more than 46,000 searches for … [Read more...] about The heat is rising, so is hunger
A summer of hope – thanks to you!
Providing meals for families and kids is an act of pure kindness. Thank you for being part of a community that cares enough to make sure kids have access to the food resources they need to experience a worry-free, hunger-free summer. Read on to see how your support made it possible to fight summer hunger in remarkable ways. 57 Summer Sites Second … [Read more...] about A summer of hope – thanks to you!
