For 17 years, Andrea Patenaude has volunteered countless hours to fight hunger in Central Florida. Her journey began with coworkers and grew to include roles with the WESH 2 News Giving Tuesday Telethon and the planning committees for Ultimate Garden Party and Taste! Central Florida. She's also brought her family into the effort, volunteering at Second Harvest's main … [Read more...] about You Are Creating Positive Change
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4th Annual Ultimate Garden Party Raises Funds for 1.5 Million Meals!
On Saturday, May 17, 2025, the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida hosted the fourth annual Ultimate Garden Party, presented by The Glenda G. Morgan Charitable Foundation, at Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek. The event was a tremendous success, raising over $379,000 to combat hunger in Central Florida. This remarkable generosity will provide enough food for more … [Read more...] about 4th Annual Ultimate Garden Party Raises Funds for 1.5 Million Meals!
Top 5 Ways to Escape to Elegance
The countdown to the Ultimate Garden Party is almost over. You can still join Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida this Saturday, May 17, and be part of this special afternoon. Here are five ways you can support the event and help reach the goal of providing one million meals to our neighbors facing hunger. Purchase a ticket or table General admission and VIP … [Read more...] about Top 5 Ways to Escape to Elegance
“It’s important to put yourself in others’ shoes.”
Since 2016, Danny has been unwavering in supporting Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and the fight against hunger. His journey began with the former Wine, Women and Shoes event where he volunteered as a “sole man.” He then took the role as the founding chair of the food bank’s Young Professionals Committee, where he and a small group of like-minded folks … [Read more...] about “It’s important to put yourself in others’ shoes.”
On a Mission: Women Who Fight Hunger
The daily fight against hunger in Central Floridians is in no small part made possible because of women on a mission. Showing up and rolling up their sleeves to volunteer, addressing the dietary needs of neighbors facing hunger AND chronic illness, or planning the organization's signature fundraising events are women committed to combatting food insecurity. This National … [Read more...] about On a Mission: Women Who Fight Hunger
