To celebrate National Volunteer Week, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida wants to celebrate you, our volunteers, who help fight hunger and feed hope all year long. Last year, your collective efforts contributed more than 119,765 volunteer hours to support our mission. Your dedication and hard work have significantly impacted the fight against hunger. Thank … [Read more...] about Celebrating the many ways you volunteer – thank you!
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Meet the People Behind the Ultimate Garden Party
April is National Volunteer Month, and there are countless ways to help fight hunger in Central Florida. In addition to volunteering at the main Orlando distribution center or Mercy Kitchen, some individuals lend their time and talent to helping Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida by being on the Event Committee for the annual Ultimate Garden Party. Working to fight … [Read more...] about Meet the People Behind the Ultimate Garden Party
Duke Energy Foundation Grant Expands Perishable Food Distribution in Central Florida
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recently received a $27,000 grant from Duke Energy Foundation through the Powerful Communities program. The funding expanded the cold storage capacity at eight of Second Harvest’s community feeding partners, allowing them to distribute even more perishable foods to neighbors in Brevard, Osceola and Volusia … [Read more...] about Duke Energy Foundation Grant Expands Perishable Food Distribution in Central Florida
Sparking Change Through Volunteerism
"Anything I've done at Second Harvest has been a joy," says Neishla, a local Walmart associate and veteran volunteer. Neishla's journey with Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida began when a coworker introduced her to the food bank as an opportunity to engage in team building through community service. For the last six years, Neishla has been fighting hunger by … [Read more...] about Sparking Change Through Volunteerism
Devoted to volunteering: Robert’s story
“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
