In preparation for the new school year, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida provided free produce and pantry items at back-to-school events across Central Florida, including one at Washington Shores Elementary School in Orlando. Through the School Partnerships Program, students and families could choose from a large variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, including … [Read more...] about School Partnerships Prepare for New School Year
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ConcordRENTS Donates $100,000 to Support Hunger Relief
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recently received a $100,000 donation from ConcordRENTS, an affordable and market-rate multifamily housing property management company based in Maitland. These funds will go directly to purchasing fresh produce from local farmers, which will then be distributed to Second Harvest’s network of more than 500 feeding partners across … [Read more...] about ConcordRENTS Donates $100,000 to Support Hunger Relief
Feeding Hope to Families this Holiday Season
With more families in need of assistance due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) helped ease the burden of hunger for families this holiday season. The 12th annual holiday food distribution event provided 2,600 families with food at nine different schools across Orange … [Read more...] about Feeding Hope to Families this Holiday Season
Publix continues work to help neighbors facing hunger
During Hunger Action Month, Publix is highlighting the many ways the company helps alleviate hunger year-round. According to Feeding America, 1 in 9 Americans face food insecurity, and within Publix’s seven-state operating area, more than 8 million people face hunger every day. As a food retailer, Publix is committed to helping feed those in need in the communities it … [Read more...] about Publix continues work to help neighbors facing hunger
Caring for the well-being of our community
On a warm spring morning, cars wrapped around neighborhood streets in Altamonte Springs for two mobile distributions, one for food from a Second Harvest Food Bank feeding partner, the other for COVID-19 vaccinations courtesy of the Seminole County Health Department. The connection between health and hunger is paramount to combatting diet-related chronic diseases. It's also … [Read more...] about Caring for the well-being of our community
