Blogging at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida

Fighting hunger. Feeding hope.

Fighting hunger. Feeding hope.

Virtual Food Drive

Act Now: How to Help Second Harvest Feed Hope Across Central Florida

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At any given time in Central Florida, one in eight of our neighbors are faced with not being able to afford enough food for themselves and their family members. In these moments, it’s good to know that a network of 625 community feeding partners supplied with food by Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is available to help them. Each day, the food bank is distributing … [Read more...] about Act Now: How to Help Second Harvest Feed Hope Across Central Florida

Glow Sisters are “Getting Results” by Volunteering, Donating and Hosting Virtual Food Drives

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During National Volunteer Month this April, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is sharing stories of gratitude, appreciation, and inspiration made possible by volunteers like you. Today's story features two sisters who have found multiple ways to help fight hunger by volunteering their time and talent and getting others involved too. Cassie and Sabrina Glow are two … [Read more...] about Glow Sisters are “Getting Results” by Volunteering, Donating and Hosting Virtual Food Drives

Tackling Poverty and Hunger in 2023

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Poverty isn’t a number in a bank account. It’s not an area code or even a statistic. I define poverty as not having the financial independence to make critical decisions in one’s daily life. And unfortunately, we’re seeing this reach into the pockets of more and more people. Lingering inflation means that many households still struggle to make ends meet. Food prices – … [Read more...] about Tackling Poverty and Hunger in 2023

Teen celebrates birthday with Virtual Food Drive

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Alex first learned about hunger in Central Florida when he volunteered at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s main warehouse in Orlando in middle school. Over the years, Alex and his friends have sorted through thousands of pounds of food donations.  “The coordinators really do make volunteering fun!” says Alex. His favorite volunteer moments … [Read more...] about Teen celebrates birthday with Virtual Food Drive

Change for the better

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Positive change begins by taking action. Daniel volunteered to sort food donations during a Family Days event (a unique volunteer activity for families with kids ages 5 – 9 years old) at Second Harvest. Afterward, he was inspired to find more ways to help others. With Halloween approaching, Daniel knew this was a chance to do just that. He was never a big fan of candy but … [Read more...] about Change for the better