Hurricane Ian wreaked havoc across Central Florida, forcing families, seniors and people with special needs to seek refuge at area shelters, taking only the basic necessities with them. In response, Second Harvest volunteers ramped up meal production at Mercy Kitchen. The facility is designed to flex and respond to any kind of disaster. Hurricane Ian is the first storm to … [Read more...] about Meals and Hope from Mercy Kitchen
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Hunger Action Month is Back!
September is Hunger Action Month, an annual campaign dedicated to driving awareness and inspiring action to help end hunger in America, both at a national scale and on the ground in local communities. Food shouldn’t be an impossible choice. Neighbors who have already been working to overcome the hardships wrought by the effects of the pandemic, are now faced with a 10% … [Read more...] about Hunger Action Month is Back!
Three cheers for our volunteers!
Volunteers are the lifeblood of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. Last year 28,289 volunteers generously donated 95,133 hours of service to share love, kindness, and hope with our neighbors facing hunger. From preparing meals for kids at Mercy Kitchen to sorting food donations, bottling honey, and even helping at food distributions, you made a positive impact on the … [Read more...] about Three cheers for our volunteers!
Anybody Can Serve
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, "Everybody can be great...because anybody can serve." Recently, Second Harvest Food Bank's Volunteer Department team members were able to rub shoulders with greatness. Nestled in a quiet industrial strip a few blocks west of South Orange Avenue is Servant's Heart Ministry, a community-driven nonprofit affecting change in the lives of … [Read more...] about Anybody Can Serve
HCA Florida Healthcare Launches Initiative to Support Second Harvest Food Bank
With the launch of HCA Florida Healthcare unifying more than 450 sites of care across Florida, HCA Florida Healthcare colleagues in Central Florida are celebrating the announcement through a multifaceted initiative to fight food insecurity during National Nutrition Month. HCA Florida Healthcare’s mission is: “Above all else, we are dedicated to the care and improvement of … [Read more...] about HCA Florida Healthcare Launches Initiative to Support Second Harvest Food Bank