"I hate to see good food go to waste," says Sharlene, who volunteers regularly at the recently opened Brevard Branch in Melbourne. She started volunteering with Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida a few years ago while living and working in Orlando. Her company came to the main distribution center and sorted food donations. Sharlene was shocked to see the sheer … [Read more...] about Volunteers Reduce Food Waste, Fight Hunger in Brevard County
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What a difference a year makes.
Last year, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida expanded its hunger relief efforts into Marion County. It was an instant infusion of support for local food pantries and neighbors facing hunger. WESH 2 News recently met with pantry staff, volunteers and recipients to share how the changes are making a difference. "The quantity of food that we were able to give … [Read more...] about What a difference a year makes.
Central Florida responds to Share Your Christmas in a big way!
This December, for the 38th year in a row, WESH 2 partnered with Second Harvest to rally the Central Florida community to help support our neighbors facing hunger during the Share Your Christmas campaign. Every year, Share Your Christmas kicks off with an annual Giving Tuesday telethon. WESH 2 lends its air-time to Second Harvest for the entire day, calling upon the … [Read more...] about Central Florida responds to Share Your Christmas in a big way!
Increasing Access to Produce at Local Food Pantries
When you think of a food bank or food pantry, cans and boxes of food often come to mind. While these nonperishable food items are an essential resource for kids, families and seniors facing hunger, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida also emphasizes the importance of distributing fresh, healthy foods, like fruits, vegetables, meat and bread. Second Harvest … [Read more...] about Increasing Access to Produce at Local Food Pantries
Transforming Student Lives Through Food
Outside the Viper Nation Supply Station at Space Coast Junior Senior High School, a line stretches across the entire stage on Tuesdays and Thursdays. “We’ve got a little something for everybody,” explains Victoria, a student volunteer. A storage closet to the side of the stage transformed into a school market where students shop for everything from canned goods to snacks to … [Read more...] about Transforming Student Lives Through Food
