I was reading an article about the U.S. Census Bureau's new report on poverty, income and health insurance that said the child poverty rate has more than doubled since last year. In Central Florida, one in five kids face hunger. The need for food assistance and the current study illustrate why your continued support is so vital at this critical time.Help us stock the shelves … [Read more...] about Act now to stock the shelves. [2X Match]
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Thank you for taking action
Hunger impacts people in every corner of the country, including our neighbors in Central Florida. That’s why Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida joined Feeding America food banks nationwide this September to take part in Hunger Action Month. This year’s campaign came at a critical time when the COVID-19 pandemic has hurt millions of people living paycheck to paycheck. … [Read more...] about Thank you for taking action
“Dad, are we going to eat today?”
As Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida marks six months of COVID-19 pandemic response efforts, one of the most visually upsetting images during this time is the often mile-long line of cars waiting at a food distribution. The Mobile Food Drop Program brings a semi-truck loaded with nonperishable pantry staples plus fresh foods, like dairy, eggs, meat and produce to a … [Read more...] about “Dad, are we going to eat today?”
Help Restock Hope
As I write this, hunger in our community is at an all-time high. Many of our neighbors who lost their jobs at the onset of COVID-19 are still out of work. Families who hadn’t known hunger before the pandemic can no longer afford groceries. I'm writing to you to ask for your help to meet this incredible need. Every $10 you give today can help provide 40 nutritious meals … [Read more...] about Help Restock Hope
