As schools and cafeterias close for the summer, many children and families, who rely on school-provided meals for critical nutrition, are left facing the unfathomable: a summer of worry and hunger. The inflated cost of essentials coupled with the absence of essential school meals during summer break adds to the stress and tough decisions that parents face, such as choosing … [Read more...] about 3 ways to fight hunger this summer
Virtual Food Drive
Celebrating the many ways you volunteer – thank you!
To celebrate National Volunteer Week, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida wants to celebrate you, our volunteers, who help fight hunger and feed hope all year long. Last year, your collective efforts contributed more than 119,765 volunteer hours to support our mission. Your dedication and hard work have significantly impacted the fight against hunger. Thank … [Read more...] about Celebrating the many ways you volunteer – thank you!
A Wake-Up Call in the Fight Against Hunger
“Rent eats first.” Those three words, shared matter-of-factly by a neighbor as she sought food assistance at a local distribution, have stayed in my mind since I first heard them. They describe a dilemma – and silent crisis – many families are struggling with right now in Central Florida and beyond. Hunger is real. It is urgent. And many people have no choice but to face it … [Read more...] about A Wake-Up Call in the Fight Against Hunger
Why I Food Bank
Mark and I both come from simple family backgrounds. Our moms stayed at home and cared for the kids. Our dads worked however many jobs it took to provide. Years ago, that worked for families. In 1977, divorced with three children, I was forced back to work. Without my family, our outcome would have been very different. My kids never lacked necessities, but … [Read more...] about Why I Food Bank
Feeding Hearts Through Harmony: Messiah Choral Society’s Virtual Food Drive Success
Singing praises and serving the community. That’s the work of the Messiah Choral Society. One of the ways they proudly serve each year is by hosting a Virtual Food Drive with Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. What started as a traditional food drive 10 years ago has now taken on a virtual component due to the Covid-19 pandemic. “In 2020 our live, in-person concert … [Read more...] about Feeding Hearts Through Harmony: Messiah Choral Society’s Virtual Food Drive Success
