On Friday, August 18, over 1,700 people came together at the Orlando World Center Marriott for an evening of great food, delicious libations, and more, all to raise money to fight childhood hunger and homelessness in Central Florida. Taste! Central Florida took a four-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In its first year back, supporters stepped up to help provide over … [Read more...] about Taste! Central Florida Provides 1.1+ Million Meals for Childhood Hunger Programs
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A summer of hope – thanks to you!
Providing meals for families and kids is an act of pure kindness. Thank you for being part of a community that cares enough to make sure kids have access to the food resources they need to experience a worry-free, hunger-free summer. Read on to see how your support made it possible to fight summer hunger in remarkable ways. 57 Summer Sites Second … [Read more...] about A summer of hope – thanks to you!
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
Volunteer Dedicates Retirement Years to Serving at Second Harvest Food Bank
After his retirement, Tracy found himself seeking activities to keep himself engaged and make a difference in his community. Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, located conveniently close to his home, proved to be the perfect opportunity for him to contribute in a meaningful way when he isn’t playing pickleball or riding his bike. Having developed a strong rapport … [Read more...] about Volunteer Dedicates Retirement Years to Serving at Second Harvest Food Bank