Every year, an incredible volunteer committee hosts the unique hunger-fighting food drive and community event called Canstruction. This international hunger-relief charity, with local chapters including Canstruction Orlando, recruits local teams to design and build impressive structures from canned and non-perishable food items. The collective effort of these teams, along with … [Read more...] about Canstruction Orlando Lights the Way to a Hunger-Free Central Florida
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Outrunning Hunger as a Family
Many parents and families encourage community service with their children and other family members to build connectedness and instill values. They frequently say it demonstrates the importance of giving back and teaches generosity, gratitude, kindness and humility. The Holliday-Bisbano family, spread across four different states, is united in their commitment to give … [Read more...] about Outrunning Hunger as a Family
Second Harvest Responds After Hurricane Helene
The devastation from Hurricane Helene has been difficult to watch from Central Florida, as our region was minimally impacted by the storm. As a member of the Feeding Florida and Feeding America networks, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is often called upon to help respond in the wake of a natural disaster, such as a hurricane. Beginning Saturday, … [Read more...] about Second Harvest Responds After Hurricane Helene
Companies are Taking Hunger Action
Hunger Action Month inspires individuals and groups to find simple and creative ways to help fight hunger. With one in eight Central Floridians facing hunger, there is no shortage of ways companies and organizations can get involved and make a difference on behalf of their neighbors. Here are some examples of corporate partners engaging their team members and the community to … [Read more...] about Companies are Taking Hunger Action
Everyone Can Make a Difference
During Hispanic Heritage Month, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is elevating stories of collaboration and hope from the community. The collective actions and voices of partners, volunteers and advocates truly make a difference in the fight against hunger. Carmen Carmen fights hunger by volunteering at Second Harvest every week. As a long-time … [Read more...] about Everyone Can Make a Difference
