Georgia is happily back to work, even if it is just two days a week. The pandemic took a toll on her savings. She lost her apartment, sold her car, and moved in with a friend. “If it weren’t for this food pantry and these volunteers, I don’t know if I’d be here today,” she said as she waited outside a church in Sanford. The food pantry is one of Second Harvest’s 550 feeding … [Read more...] about You are Rebuilding Hope
pandemic
1 Year of Hope from Mercy Kitchen
In the middle of uncertainty, our community stepped up in a big, bold way to care for our neighbors. At the height of the pandemic, Orange County Government recognized the urgent need for food assistance and invested in the future of hunger relief in Central Florida. With support from the CARES Act and additional gifts from the community, Mercy Kitchen opened its doors in … [Read more...] about 1 Year of Hope from Mercy Kitchen
Thank you, volunteers!
What a year! When I think about the past year, it almost feels like I was on a roller coaster ride. So many highs and a couple of lows. The year started with the Hope Worldwide Church conducting its annual food drive which provided more than 23,000 meals. What a wonderful way to begin the year! However, January does come with the typical decrease in volunteer help … [Read more...] about Thank you, volunteers!
Your Voice Was Heard
The past year has been incredibly difficult. The pandemic has brought unprecedented changes including the economic downturn, turmoil and increased food insecurity. However, with your help, we've made a difference for our Central Florida neighbors facing hunger. We have made major gains in the fight against the increasing hunger crisis. Because of you, 728 messages were sent … [Read more...] about Your Voice Was Heard
Florida poised to pass up millions in federal aid meant to feed children
The state of Florida is poised to leave $820 million in federal pandemic food assistance for over 2 million hungry children on the table without immediate action by the Department of Children and Families, caution Florida Policy Institute, Florida Impact, No Kid Hungry, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and Feeding Tampa Bay. This assistance, which is called the … [Read more...] about Florida poised to pass up millions in federal aid meant to feed children