national volunteer appreciation week

Celebrating Our Volunteers

April 21, 2025 by Volunteer Team

At Second Harvest Food Bank, volunteers are truly the heart of our mission. When I reflect on the 76 million meals we distributed last year, I think about the countless volunteers who dedicated their time to ensure that every meal was made possible. I think of those who signed up for donation-sorting shifts, ensuring that the food we distributed was always fresh and … [Read more...] about Celebrating Our Volunteers

Corporate Teams Step Up to Fight Hunger: Universal Orlando Volunteers Lead by Example

April 16, 2025 by Rachel Whetstone

Every day at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, the warehouse hums with energy — and not just from staff. It’s the steady rhythm of volunteer teams from across Central Florida: coworkers from banks, healthcare systems, theme parks, tech firms, and more, all stepping away from their desks to make a real, tangible impact in their community. Among these dedicated … [Read more...] about Corporate Teams Step Up to Fight Hunger: Universal Orlando Volunteers Lead by Example

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is a member of Feeding America – the largest charitable domestic hunger-relief organization in the United States. SHFBCF secures and distributes food and grocery products to more than 500 local nonprofit feeding partners throughout Central Florida. Through the help of food and financial donors, volunteers and a caring, committed community, the food bank distributes enough food for a quarter of a million meals every day to the six-county service area. Feeding our neighbors facing hunger is only the beginning. By investing in job training programs, advocating for access to nutritious foods, and inspiring our community to get involved, SHFBCF is leaning into the root causes of hunger and transforming lives. With the support of our Central Florida community, Second Harvest Food Bank is feeding inspiration, change, achievement, health — and families facing hunger. To learn more about SHFBCF, visit FeedHopeNow.org.

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit recognized by the IRS. Tax ID Number: 59-2142315 Email: info@feedhopenow.org