During the pandemic, Central Florida experienced record numbers of people looking for food assistance. Thanks to an outpouring of support from the community, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida increased food distribution from 150,000 to 300,000 meals a day. After schools and businesses reopened, and people started to return to work, food distribution waned, but not … [Read more...] about Food Distributions Bring Sense of Relief
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Student helping students
One in five kids in Central Florida faces hunger. Without proper nutrition, kids face delayed growth and development. They may also act out in school, withdraw socially, and cannot reach their academic potential. One way to combat childhood hunger is by meeting students and families where they are: at school. Through Second Harvest School Partnerships, students, parents, and … [Read more...] about Student helping students
Cheers to You! Ultimate Garden Party raises funds for 1.6 million meals!
On Saturday, May 21, 2022, the scene at Loews Sapphire Resort was nothing short of whimsical, with a magical hedge wall that presented champagne to guests, stilt walkers donned in floral draping, and guests testing their casino skills in blackjack and roulette while enjoying fancy cocktails from the libations lounge. The occasion? Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s … [Read more...] about Cheers to You! Ultimate Garden Party raises funds for 1.6 million meals!
WESH 2 News’ Michelle Imperato Joins Second Harvest’s Board of Directors
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recently welcomed Michelle Imperato to its board of directors. A weekday news anchor for Orlando’s NBC affiliate, WESH 2 News, since 2014, Imperato has covered many significant events affecting Central Floridians, including the Pulse tragedy, disaster relief following Hurricanes Irma and Michael, and most recently, the COVID-19 … [Read more...] about WESH 2 News’ Michelle Imperato Joins Second Harvest’s Board of Directors
Central Florida Steps Up for Share Your Christmas
As if three telethons in the last year and a half weren’t enough, WESH 2 was back at it again this December for the 36th Annual Giving Tuesday and Share Your Christmas events. Each year WESH 2 calls upon our community to help our neighbors through a food and fund drive, and in true Central Florida fashion, the community tuned in and showed up in a huge way! The 36th Annual … [Read more...] about Central Florida Steps Up for Share Your Christmas
