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
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Second Harvest Triples Food Production at New Mercy Kitchen
Today, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida celebrated the grand opening of its new Mercy Kitchen, which will allow the hunger-relief organization to triple its food production output. Due to the heightened and sustained need for food assistance caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Second Harvest outgrew its existing kitchen and needed to find an additional … [Read more...] about Second Harvest Triples Food Production at New Mercy Kitchen
Project Update: Mercy Kitchen
Second Harvest’s production kitchen has ramped up its efforts to fight hunger during the COVID-19 pandemic. The kitchen has extended beyond its walls, converted former meeting room space into temporary quarters and distributed 1.5 million meals to kids and seniors in Central Florida. With generous support from Orange County Government’s CARES Act funding and community … [Read more...] about Project Update: Mercy Kitchen
Local Bloggers Help Pack 10,000 Meals in 3 Hours
Second Harvest Food Bank’s production area received a special visit from the creators and staff of the hit YouTube channel Hellthy Junkfood. This group of 9 came in ready to roll up their sleeves and help produce 10,000 meals in one 3-hour volunteer shift. In the production area volunteers assist in packing meals for kids and seniors. Meals are packed, sealed and boxes for … [Read more...] about Local Bloggers Help Pack 10,000 Meals in 3 Hours
We’re cooking up something new!
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida has exceeded the 20,000 meal a day capacity of its current production kitchen due to the heightened, sustained need for food during the pandemic. The production kitchen supports Kids Cafe and Summer Food Service Programs, in addition to Plates of Plenty and plays a pivotal role in providing hot meals during times of hurricane relief. … [Read more...] about We’re cooking up something new!
