As I gather my family for the holidays, I’m reminded of the joys of the season that I experienced as a child. When I recall the twinkling lights, the wrapped gifts, and the wonderful smell of dinner wafting in from my mother’s kitchen, I am so grateful for these incredible memories. Today, I also think about the 1 in 6 children in Central Florida and their … [Read more...] about A Word of Gratitude This Holiday Season
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Take action and double your impact!
During Hunger Action Month, your support is crucial. Your action today can help ensure that kids in your community facing hunger get the meals they need to thrive. With rising costs and stagnant wages, more families are reaching out to Second Harvest for help. In fact, Second Harvest's Food Finder tool receives an average of 500 searches daily for food assistance. Thanks … [Read more...] about Take action and double your impact!
Taste! Central Florida Provides More Than 1 Million Meals for Kids
On Saturday, August 10, philanthropists and foodies gathered for one of the year's most anticipated events: Taste! Central Florida. Celebrating its 34th year, this year's event brought together the area's most accomplished chefs, brewers, wine purveyors, and spirit vendors. The evening offered incredibly delicious foods and beverages and, most importantly, raised $273,000 to … [Read more...] about Taste! Central Florida Provides More Than 1 Million Meals for Kids
Feed Hope GIVING Day is here! [24-hour Match]
Every day 300,000 meals are provided to families, kids and seniors in your community who face hunger. In recognition of that staggering number, Feed Hope Giving Day is an opportunity for people like you to help raise a day's worth of meals in 24 hours.Hunger affects one in eight of our neighbors, and an unexpected emergency or job loss can force families to choose between food … [Read more...] about Feed Hope GIVING Day is here! [24-hour Match]
Food is Learning
Childhood is a time for learning, growing, playing sports and dreaming of a bright future. But without consistent access to healthy, nutritious foods, hunger can derail a childhood. Kids facing hunger encounter significant challenges, including academic performance, physical health, and emotional well-being. Your support makes it possible to fight childhood hunger in … [Read more...] about Food is Learning
