Mark Twain once said, "The secret to getting ahead is getting started." At Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, positive change begins by taking action. When you join fellow volunteers, supporters, donors and advocates, your actions and kindness will create a ripple effect across our community. Here are five simple ways to get started in the fight against hunger … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Fight Hunger in 2024
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Why I Food Bank
Mark and I both come from simple family backgrounds. Our moms stayed at home and cared for the kids. Our dads worked however many jobs it took to provide. Years ago, that worked for families. In 1977, divorced with three children, I was forced back to work. Without my family, our outcome would have been very different. My kids never lacked necessities, but … [Read more...] about Why I Food Bank
Hope in All Seasons
There is no one face of hunger. If we have learned anything over the last forty years of fighting hunger in Central Florida, it is that hunger can disrupt the lives of anyone, anywhere and at any time. People like you give hope to children, working adults and seniors experiencing hunger in Central Florida. Your support provides nutritious meals for our neighbors to … [Read more...] about Hope in All Seasons
Winn-Dixie Helps Feed Hope Ahead of Thanksgiving
Winn-Dixie recently partnered with Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida to distribute 600 turkeys to local families experiencing food insecurity during the holiday season. In addition to the frozen turkeys, the grocer also donated essential Thanksgiving food items as a part of its continued commitment to fight food insecurity and help families access the nutritious … [Read more...] about Winn-Dixie Helps Feed Hope Ahead of Thanksgiving
You can Outrun Hunger
It has been seven years since runDisney initially invited Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida to be the Celebrated Charity for the Wine and Dine Half Marathon weekend. Every year is just as exciting as that very first year. Thanks to the runners, fundraisers, volunteers, and event organizers, more than 400,000 meals will be provided to children, families, and seniors … [Read more...] about You can Outrun Hunger
