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
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Our Shared Fight Against Hunger
In honor and celebration of Black History Month, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida aims to elevate the voices of Black hunger fighters who inspire and feed hope for their neighbors, fostering a sense of community and togetherness in our shared fight against food insecurity. Ian Committed to Solving Hunger As the Volunteer Manager at the food bank, Ian’s … [Read more...] about Our Shared Fight Against Hunger
Giving Back After Retirement
“As one person, I feel like the one thing I can do something about is food,” said Eric Veale, a regular volunteer at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. After his retirement in March of 2024 from the Central Florida Expressway Authority, Eric finds it to be a valuable and rewarding use of time to volunteer at Second Harvest’s Mercy Kitchen every Tuesday. He said … [Read more...] about Giving Back After Retirement
Two Swifties are Hunger-Fighting Masterminds
Ready for it? Two “Fearless” Swifties have “Karma” on their side after raising funds beyond their “Wildest Dreams” to fight hunger in Central Florida!!! The New Orleans sixth-graders entered their giving era with their Virtual Food Drive inspired by their trip to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour stop in their city this fall. Charlotte,12, and Cecelia, 11, supported Second Harvest … [Read more...] about Two Swifties are Hunger-Fighting Masterminds
Mobile Food Distributions Deliver Meals and Hope Following Milton
In the wake of Hurricane Milton, communities across Central Florida came together to support families dealing with food insecurity, intensified by widespread power outages. As the community's emergency food provider, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, its network of feeding partners, dedicated volunteers and supporters stepped up to deliver food and hope. At a … [Read more...] about Mobile Food Distributions Deliver Meals and Hope Following Milton
