Stories of Hope

For 40 years, WESH 2 News and the Central Florida community have come together to make the holidays brighter for neighbors facing hunger through Share Your Christmas. What began as...
This Veterans Day, Second Harvest recognizes and amplifies the voices of individuals connected to the food bank who have served our country and their communities. The reality is that in the fight against hunger, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central...
As the federal government shutdown surpasses 40 days, anxiety and uncertainty persist for millions of families, including military service members, federal employees, and contractors who are missing paychecks. Additionally, SNAP recipients are seeking help keeping food on their tables while...
On Saturday, November 3, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recognized 13 students from its Culinary Training Program during a graduation ceremony. Food bank staff, family, friends and employers joined the celebration to recognize each student's achievements. In addition...
The first thing the kids who attend Club Esteem do when they get there every afternoon is grab their meal. โ€œItโ€™s just like when theyโ€™re at home and coming home from school,โ€ said Ellena Little, Director of Club Esteem. โ€œThe...
A successful 2025 runDisney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend is in the books. It was Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Floridaโ€™s ninth year as the Celebrated Charity of Choice for the event. The partnership with runDisney provides many...
Every year, an incredible volunteer committee hosts the unique hunger-fighting food drive and community event called Canstruction. This international hunger-relief charity, with local chapters including Canstruction Orlando, recruits local teams to design and build impressive structures from canned and non-perishable...
With one in six Central Florida kids living in a food-insecure household, nutrition is of utmost importance....
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