This week, school will be out for the summer. For many kids, that means vacations, camps, and fun in the sun. For others, it means hungry bellies and worrying when their next meal will be. With schools closed, breakfast and lunch are no longer on the table for thousands of children in our community. But you can help make sure they have a hunger-free summer! Starting a … [Read more...] about Fight hunger from your computer this summer
Virtual Food Drive
Fighting Hunger is a Work of HeART
Hana first came face to face with poverty when she visited China. Upon returning back to the United States, she noticed more and more people in her community facing hunger, homelessness and other dire circumstances. Overwhelmed by how big of a problem food insecurity is – 1 in 7 Central Floridians and 1 in 5 kids experience hunger each year – and unsure of how to make … [Read more...] about Fighting Hunger is a Work of HeART
Central Florida Rotary Clubs Launch ‘Million Meal Marathon’
While Rotary Clubs often host food drives on an annual basis for their local communities, it’s the first time 47 clubs in the Central Florida area are uniting to provide one million meals to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. Rotary’s “Million Meal Marathon” kicks off on Oct. 30 and runs through Nov. 13. The effort comes as families continue to experience the … [Read more...] about Central Florida Rotary Clubs Launch ‘Million Meal Marathon’
Fall Food and Fund Drives are in Full Swing
With the fall holiday season in full swing, individuals, companies, and organizations are looking for ways to give back. One young man stepping up to the plate is Logan Zack, an avid baseball player from Oakland in west Orange County. “I know there are many families that struggle to feed themselves and their kids,” says Logan. “I am lucky that I don’t have to worry about my … [Read more...] about Fall Food and Fund Drives are in Full Swing
4 Ways to Help Fight Summer Hunger
The financial stress of providing breakfast and lunch for growing kids while schools are closed for the summer can mean gut-wrenching decisions for local families. The COVID-19 pandemic has only increased the burdens facing families who were living paycheck to paycheck. Thanks to your support, families with kids 18 and under can turn to Second Harvest’s 65 Summer Food … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Help Fight Summer Hunger
