Advocate
What is Advocacy?
Advocacy is about more than raising awareness — it’s about helping others understand how hunger really happens and what can be done to reduce it.
At Second Harvest, advocacy means:
- Sharing the real stories of neighbors facing hunger
- Demonstrating the impact of local hunger relief efforts
- Educating the public, leaders and partners about root causes and solutions
- Supporting strong food and nutrition programs that help families thrive
Advocacy happens when community members use their voices to support proven solutions and show how programs like SNAP and Second Harvest Food Bank make a difference every day.
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Why it Matters
Over 500,000 people across Central Florida face hunger, including children, working families, seniors and people with disabilities. By sharing their stories, raising awareness and supporting effective programs, advocates help ensure that hunger is seen, understood and addressed at every level — from community conversations to public policy.
Second Harvest Advocacy Focus Areas
Community Education
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida works to inform the public and community leaders about the causes and consequences of hunger and the solutions that work.
Policy Support
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida champions policies and programs that reduce hunger and strengthen the safety net for those facing food insecurity.
Key Public Policies
SNAP
(Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
The largest and most effective anti-hunger program in the U.S., SNAP helps more than 350,000 households in Central Florida afford nutritious food.
TEFAP
(The Emergency Food Assistance Program)
A vital federal resource that supports food banks and local feeding partners.
School and Summer Meals
Nutrition programs that help children access consistent, healthy food year-round.
Stories of Hope
Real Stories. Real Impact.
Meet the neighbors, partners and volunteers who bring our mission to life. These stories highlight how your support helps fight hunger, fuel futures and strengthen communities
— one meal at a time.
$10 a month helps provide 40 meals
Your monthly gift as a Meal Maker brings breakfast to a child, dinner to a senior, and relief to a family during a hard time. Hope starts with you.