While the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign runs for a limited time each spring, year-round support from Walmart and Sam's Clubs is instrumental in providing meals and hope daily to kids, families and seniors across Central Florida. More than 80 of their stores participate in the food bank's Retail Rescue program. This program annually rescues millions of pounds … [Read more...] about Community Partnerships Fight Hunger, Spark Change
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Walmart and Sam’s Club Fight Hunger. Spark Change Campaign Returns to Central Florida to Help People Facing Hunger
For the 12th consecutive year, all U.S. Walmart stores and Sam’s Club locations are launching the ‘Fight Hunger. Spark Change.’ campaign. From now through March 31, local shoppers can help generate funding and resources for Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. There are three ways to participate: Recent data shows that one in eight Central Floridians is at risk … [Read more...] about Walmart and Sam’s Club Fight Hunger. Spark Change Campaign Returns to Central Florida to Help People Facing Hunger
Both Sides of the Counter
Patty and Judie are two compassionate women on a mission to fight hunger and spark change in Central Florida. One facilitates retail store donations at an Orlando area Walmart Supercenter. The other manages how those food donations are received, sorted and distributed into the community. Together, they are a dynamic duo making a difference in the fight against hunger. Watch … [Read more...] about Both Sides of the Counter
Blessings Beyond the Box
Along a busy state road in the middle of Orlando sits a place of hope, a respite for neighbors facing uncertainty. "This is a ministry that is changing lives," says Juan Vega, director of food ministries at Catholic Charities of Central Florida. Juan's belief in the transformative power of the ministry is palpable. For him, it is about more than providing food; it is … [Read more...] about Blessings Beyond the Box
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