You are part of the solution that creates hope and stability for our neighbors. 1 in 8 Central Floridians experiences hunger due to rising rent, increasing prices and unexpected, emergent expenses that are more than their financial situation can withstand. The good news is that your support makes it possible for kids, families and seniors to have food on the table and hope … [Read more...] about You Make It Possible
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Top 4 Stories You Made Possible in 2022
Each year, hunger heroes make a difference in the lives of the 1 in 8 Central Floridians facing hunger, and 2022 was no different. From responding to families impacted by Hurricanes Ian and Nicole to providing nutritious meals to local students, you volunteered, donated and advocated to ensure kids, families and seniors had access to one of life’s most basic needs: … [Read more...] about Top 4 Stories You Made Possible in 2022
Finding Your “Help Mode”
At the height of the pandemic, Dona started hearing more about food insecurity - when a person doesn’t have the means to access nutritious food on a regular basis - and how this can have a negative impact on their physical, emotional, social and mental well-being. Through some research, Dona found Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and was drawn to the vision of … [Read more...] about Finding Your “Help Mode”
4 Ways to Help Fight Summer Hunger
The financial stress of providing breakfast and lunch for growing kids while schools are closed for the summer can mean gut-wrenching decisions for local families. The COVID-19 pandemic has only increased the burdens facing families who were living paycheck to paycheck. Thanks to your support, families with kids 18 and under can turn to Second Harvest’s 65 Summer Food … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Help Fight Summer Hunger
