“I have learned to appreciate all the opportunities given to me and not to take things for granted,” says Bianca, the student manager at The Trojan Market at Evans High School in Orlando. As part of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s School Partnerships Program, Bianca and her fellow student volunteers provide their peers with the food resources they need to be … [Read more...] about Student Learns Valuable Job Skills at School Market
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School Partnerships Prepare for New School Year
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
Wawa Grants $475,000 to Second Harvest to Continue Feeding More Children
Building on the success of last year's pilot program, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida has received a $475,000 grant from The Wawa Foundation Fly Beyond® Key Issue Grant program to provide fresh produce and nonperishable foods to students and families who are experiencing food insecurity. “Wawa’s continued partnership is invaluable,” said Derrick Chubbs, President … [Read more...] about Wawa Grants $475,000 to Second Harvest to Continue Feeding More Children
Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation Together with Franchisees and Crew Members “Bring Joy” to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida
The Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation, the charitable foundation supported by Dunkin’, recently celebrated a decade of volunteer powered assistance in support of hunger relief during National Volunteer Month. To mark 10 years, the Foundation has committed an additional $1 million to childhood hunger assistance programming. On Wednesday, April 24, Orlando … [Read more...] about Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation Together with Franchisees and Crew Members “Bring Joy” to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida
You Help Students Succeed
Everyone needs a helping hand sometimes. That's an important lesson for all of us, especially the next generation. That can look like tutoring for a math test, an extra set of eyes on a research paper, or sometimes, food to fuel student success. One of the most significant gaps in childhood hunger in Central Florida is food resources for students outside of the school … [Read more...] about You Help Students Succeed
