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 critical school meals during summer break, adds to the stress and tough decisions that parents face, such as choosing … [Read more...] about Ways to help, find help with food this summer.
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Inspired to Feed Hope by Generations of Courage
People from all backgrounds and walks of life fill different roles in the fight against hunger at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. But everyone has one thing in common, the goal of supporting neighbors facing food insecurity. Whether a staff member or volunteer, every person at the food bank is there to put meals on tables. In observance of Asian American and … [Read more...] about Inspired to Feed Hope by Generations of Courage
Celebrating Our Volunteers
At Second Harvest Food Bank, volunteers are truly the heart of our mission. When I reflect on the 76 million meals we distributed last year, I think about the countless volunteers who dedicated their time to ensure that every meal was made possible. I think of those who signed up for donation-sorting shifts, ensuring that the food we distributed was always fresh and … [Read more...] about Celebrating Our Volunteers
Corporate Teams Step Up to Fight Hunger: Universal Orlando Volunteers Lead by Example
Every day at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, the warehouse hums with energy — and not just from staff. It’s the steady rhythm of volunteer teams from across Central Florida: coworkers from banks, healthcare systems, theme parks, tech firms, and more, all stepping away from their desks to make a real, tangible impact in their community. Among these dedicated … [Read more...] about Corporate Teams Step Up to Fight Hunger: Universal Orlando Volunteers Lead by Example
Food Rescues Prevent Thousands of Pounds of Food Waste
Hundreds of tables and booths for every food product you've ever and never heard of stretch as far as the eye can see in not one but two convention halls at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. It’s the UNFI Food Show, and everything from produce to deli meat to organic snack foods are on display. But what happens to all that food when the show’s over? A volunteer crew … [Read more...] about Food Rescues Prevent Thousands of Pounds of Food Waste
