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
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Tackling Poverty and Hunger in 2023
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
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
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
You Glow, Girls!
When Cassie and Sabrina — sisters, best friends, and professional voiceover actors — watched a story on social media about people in their community relying on Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida to keep food on the table, they worked together to rally support for kids and families. You might think you aren’t big enough or old enough to help, but you are,” explains … [Read more...] about You Glow, Girls!
