Every day, mothers make hundreds, if not thousands, of decisions for themselves and their families. As a mother of a toddler and infant twins, Ferayda knows this all too well. She juggles feeding schedules, nap times, the never-ending laundry, and the family budget. “We have to designate a lot of money from our budget for food, especially milk and formula,” explains Ferayda. … [Read more...] about Moms Make Tough Decisions to Feed Their Families
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The heat is rising, so is hunger
The Florida heat is unbearable, and most everyday necessities still cost more than they did a few years ago. As Central Florida temperatures continue to rise, so does the number of people seeking help to put food on the table. Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s online Food Finder tool surged in July, August and September with more than 46,000 searches for … [Read more...] about The heat is rising, so is hunger
Keith’s Act of Kindness Has a Ripple Effect
Keith, a retiree from the hotel business with an impressive 43-year career, has a youthful energy that makes him appear a decade younger. After retiring, Keith decided to channel his passion for community involvement into volunteering. Since then, he has become an invaluable asset to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida family. Keith's journey as a volunteer began … [Read more...] about Keith’s Act of Kindness Has a Ripple Effect
Celebrating Remarkable Volunteers: A Heartfelt Thank You
At the heart of Second Harvest's success lies the unwavering commitment of its volunteers. The Central Florida community witnessed an overwhelming display of generosity last year as 39,138 volunteers stepped up to provide 119,765 hours of service to our neighbors experiencing hunger. Second Harvest's volunteers' dedication and selfless service have touched countless lives, and … [Read more...] about Celebrating Remarkable Volunteers: A Heartfelt Thank You
Empowering Communities, Fighting Hunger: Second Harvest’s Partner Network Conference
Recently, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida hosted its 2023 Partner Network Conference at Calvary Assembly in Winter Park. The annual event was made possible by support from Aetna. The theme this year was “Calling All Hunger Heroes” and the day was spent celebrating the amazing impact of the network of 625 feeding partners do every day. The conference brought … [Read more...] about Empowering Communities, Fighting Hunger: Second Harvest’s Partner Network Conference
