A year ago, Melissa thought she and her family were on solid financial ground. She and her husband and steady jobs, their bills were paid and their kids were thriving at school. When the pandemic hit earlier this year, they both lost their jobs and watched their bank account balance drop weekly as they paid rent, utilities and other bills. Once stay at home orders were … [Read more...] about Melissa’s Story of Hope & Courage
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Hunger Doesn’t Wait; Congress Should Help Feed Families in Crisis
As Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida continues to serve on the frontlines of the local hunger crisis, it has become clear that our communities – and the economy – cannot wait for additional support in our efforts to help make sure no one goes hungry during these unprecedented times. Fortunately, Congress has tools to help feed families facing hunger in Central … [Read more...] about Hunger Doesn’t Wait; Congress Should Help Feed Families in Crisis
Darden Foundation Helps Fight Hunger with $69,000 Grant
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida has been awarded a $69,000 grant from The Darden Foundation to provide hunger relief to local families. As COVID-19 drives food insecurity in Central Florida, the funding will allow Second Harvest to sustain its emergency response. “We’ve served Central Florida through many disasters, but nothing compares to what we’re seeing from … [Read more...] about Darden Foundation Helps Fight Hunger with $69,000 Grant
Action Alert 🚨: Tell Senators Rubio and Scott to Increase SNAP!
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and Feeding America, the national association of food banks, are making one final big push in the U.S. Senate as Senators start to come together to begin serious negotiations on the next stimulus bill. With only four weeks until they go back home for the August recess, they are working fast to finalize this bill. Over the last … [Read more...] about Action Alert 🚨: Tell Senators Rubio and Scott to Increase SNAP!
Pandemic SNAP: Helping Families Feed Kids in Need
With the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress took swift action to address concerns for children who receive free or reduced school meals during their school day. Through the CARES Act, Congress created Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer, or known as P-EBT. This allows for eligible families to receive up to $5.70, the value of both school breakfast and lunch, onto a … [Read more...] about Pandemic SNAP: Helping Families Feed Kids in Need
