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The Past and Present of Hunger in Florida

December 27, 2021 by Dave Krepcho Leave a Comment

Growing up as one of five kids in a steel town in Pennsylvania, I came home from school every day to a dinner table piled high with my mom’s cooking: meatloaf, green beans, steaming-hot mashed potatoes – the works. But one day, dinner wasn’t there. Thinking it was a joke, I asked, “Where’s the food?” My mom told me, “Eat what’s in front of you, and go do your homework.” … [Read more...] about The Past and Present of Hunger in Florida

Dave Krepcho to Retire at the End of 2021

February 3, 2021 by Second Harvest Leave a Comment

After nearly three decades of working to fight hunger nationwide – 17 years of which have been in Central Florida – Dave Krepcho, president and CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, announced that he will be retiring at the end of the year. Throughout his career, Krepcho has advocated for innovative solutions to shorten the line on hunger. In 1992, he was named … [Read more...] about Dave Krepcho to Retire at the End of 2021

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is a member of Feeding America – the largest charitable domestic hunger-relief organization in the United States. SHFBCF secures and distributes food and grocery products to more than 500 local nonprofit feeding partners throughout Central Florida. Through the help of food and financial donors, volunteers and a caring, committed community, the food bank distributes enough food for a quarter of a million meals every day to the six-county service area. Feeding our neighbors facing hunger is only the beginning. By investing in job training programs, advocating for access to nutritious foods, and inspiring our community to get involved, SHFBCF is leaning into the root causes of hunger and transforming lives. With the support of our Central Florida community, Second Harvest Food Bank is feeding inspiration, change, achievement, health — and families facing hunger. To learn more about SHFBCF, visit FeedHopeNow.org.

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit recognized by the IRS. Tax ID Number: 59-2142315 Email: info@feedhopenow.org