A few years ago, Clarimar and her husband escaped from the rising violence, economic instability and food shortages in Venezuela. Once they arrived in Central Florida, they set out to rebuild their lives. Clarimar always loved to bake but never thought it could be a career until she enrolled in Second Harvest’s Culinary Training Program. The 16-week program prepares … [Read more...] about Home for the Holidays
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2x the meals and hope on #GivingTuesday
I wanted you to be the first to know about our Giving Tuesday challenge of raising enough funds to provide 1.4 million meals in one day with WESH2 News.Thanks to a $30,000 match from Mullinax Ford, your gift today will provide 2x the meals and hope to families in need. Will you consider making a special Giving Tuesday gift by midnight tonight?Our goal is huge, but so is the … [Read more...] about 2x the meals and hope on #GivingTuesday
A New Pandemic of Hunger
An empty pantry at home. Carefully watching the clerk scan each grocery item. Explaining to your kids why it’s too expensive to stock up on their favorite foods – or snack as much as they would like. Feeling like you failed, through no fault of your own. Hunger isn’t a topic that comes up easily in conversation. But with one in six Central Floridians struggling to provide … [Read more...] about A New Pandemic of Hunger
Thanksgiving can be heartbreaking
For children, families, and seniors struggling with hunger in Central Florida, Thanksgiving can be heartbreaking. Extreme challenges this year brought on by the pandemic mean that more families than ever won't be able to afford to put a meal on their tables, let alone celebrate a large Thanksgiving meal like they might have in the past.Many are turning to Second Harvest Food … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving can be heartbreaking
Thank you for providing hope.
Your support during the past 8 months has made an incredible difference to people experiencing hunger in our community. Thank you for helping thousands of kids, seniors and families access nutritious meals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Michele Byington, Immediate Past Chair of Second Harvest Food Bank's Board of Directors, joined me in providing an update on the need in … [Read more...] about Thank you for providing hope.
