“I find a lot of joy in knowing I am helping others,” says Bob, a retired high school choral teacher. Spending his winter seasons here in Central Florida and summers in New York, Bob enjoys the sunshine Central Florida provides and volunteering with local organizations that support children in the community, including A Gift for Teaching, Give Kids the World and Second … [Read more...] about Devoted to volunteering: Robert’s story
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Tony’s dedication makes an impact
Tony Pelham, a retired software engineer turned writer and comedic playwright, traded computer flight simulations and virtual worlds for helping his community. Now a part of his weekly routine, Tony proudly wears his Second Harvest t-shirt and devotes his time to helping families facing hunger in Central Florida. “Freedom from hunger is one of the most important things to … [Read more...] about Tony’s dedication makes an impact
Meet Viviane: A Woman on a Mission
Viviane was inspired to fight hunger during the COVID-19 pandemic, so she volunteered. And she hasn't stopped. "I started at Second Harvest, and I just fell in love," Viviane says. Since her first shift in March 2020, she's given 1,755 hours to help ensure her neighbors have the food they need to thrive. She's worked her way to being a volunteer captain. As a captain, … [Read more...] about Meet Viviane: A Woman on a Mission
Top 10 Things to Know About Volunteering This Summer
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is gearing up for another fun and productive summer of volunteering. Here is everything you need to know to make the summer exciting and impactful. 1. We need you! We need you! Second Harvest Food Bank relies on the generous support of volunteers to maintain peak efficiency. Millions of dollars in labor cost is saved … [Read more...] about Top 10 Things to Know About Volunteering This Summer
Loving Our Neighbors
The 2022 film “I Want You Back” establishes that love could drive one to put their own needs to the side to address the needs of the one they love. Second Harvest Food Bank volunteers genuinely do what they do out of love. Not a romantic love like in the film, but a familial and communal love. A love for their neighbor, their city and their cause. Before the food bank could … [Read more...] about Loving Our Neighbors