Blogging at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida

Fighting hunger. Feeding hope.

Fighting hunger. Feeding hope.

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You can Outrun Hunger

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It has been seven years since runDisney initially invited Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida to be the Celebrated Charity for the Wine and Dine Half Marathon weekend. Every year is just as exciting as that very first year. Thanks to the runners, fundraisers, volunteers, and event organizers, more than 400,000 meals will be provided to children, families, and seniors … [Read more...] about You can Outrun Hunger

One veteran offers a helping hand

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“What I learned from my experience in the military is that I really want to help people,” explains Bibi. She spent 11 years in the Army, serving in Iraq and on the ground in New York City following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. “Looking back, I can’t believe I did some of that,” Bibi says upon reflecting on the many months of search and rescue efforts, security and funerals … [Read more...] about One veteran offers a helping hand

Serving others through food

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Jeremy’s life is defined by service. “Volunteering is my greatest joy,” explains Jeremy. “I like serving my fellow man, especially veterans because I am a disabled veteran.” His service began as an Eagle Scout and later as an Air Force linguist. Since returning to civilian life, Jeremy has found a supportive community and dedicates his time to ensuring that veterans have … [Read more...] about Serving others through food

Moms Make Tough Decisions to Feed Their Families

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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

Thank you for taking action

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Last month, hunger advocates across Central Florida participated in Hunger Action Month, a nationwide effort to take action in the fight against hunger. Throughout September, people like you highlighted the impact of food on peoples' lives and showed how a meal goes beyond solely feeding our bodies. Access to nutritious food is essential for each of us to reach our full … [Read more...] about Thank you for taking action