Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, global healthcare company Abbott, and Feeding America want to be prepared for the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Recently, more than 20 Abbott employee volunteers from the company's diagnostics facility in Orlando assembled 1,000 disaster relief packs, which will be stored at Second Harvest until needed. Each disaster relief pack … [Read more...] about Abbott Volunteers Help Second Harvest Prepare for 2022 Hurricane Season
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Volunteers Nourish the Soul
My journey with Second Harvest Food Bank began with an intentional decision to pursue a passion. I grew weary of the corporate world and have valued volunteerism since I was a child. I was highly motivated to seek employment with a non-profit organization. I could not have made a better decision. Working with volunteers at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida has been … [Read more...] about Volunteers Nourish the Soul
Feeding Hope to Families this Holiday Season
With more families in need of assistance due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) helped ease the burden of hunger for families this holiday season. The 12th annual holiday food distribution event provided 2,600 families with food at nine different schools across Orange … [Read more...] about Feeding Hope to Families this Holiday Season
Thank you, volunteers!
What a year! When I think about the past year, it almost feels like I was on a roller coaster ride. So many highs and a couple of lows. The year started with the Hope Worldwide Church conducting its annual food drive which provided more than 23,000 meals. What a wonderful way to begin the year! However, January does come with the typical decrease in volunteer help … [Read more...] about Thank you, volunteers!
Hope, One Meal at a Time
Many times, the first step to eliminating a crisis is a meal. It can be difficult for our neighbors to face challenges like unemployment, overdue rent, or medical issues when their nutritional needs go unmet. Your acts of kindness help break this cycle. Your financial support helps rescue food donations from local farms, supermarkets, and distribution centers. Then, … [Read more...] about Hope, One Meal at a Time
