When Cameron, a second grader, got sick and spent a week in the hospital, his parents missed work and lost their paychecks. When they came to pick up his homework,...
Every day in Central Florida, people like David visit Second Harvest Food Bank’s partners to get the nutritious food they need. David and his wife retired and moved to Florida, hoping to enjoy their golden years in the sunshine along...
The daily fight against hunger in Central Floridians is in no small part made possible because of women on a mission. Showing up to volunteer to make the food bank's signature event a success, dedicating 30 years to their career...
After a lifetime of serving as a pastor, Larry is now experiencing the kindness and generosity of others. Last fall, Larry went to the hospital because he had extreme pain in his arms and shoulders. Tests showed arteries and veins...
One in seven Central Floridians lives with food insecurity. One in ten Central Floridians has been diagnosed with three or more different chronic health conditions. Those two facts aren’t a coincidence. Central Florida is chronically ill in part because people...
For Rita, food boxes are more than just helpful—they are essential for survival. “If we didn’t have the boxes, some months we wouldn’t eat,” Rita said....
A $75,000 investment from the Poinsette Foundation will help Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida expand its School Partnerships Program, increasing access to nutritious food for students and families across Osceola County through the 2027-28 school year....
Nutrition has the power to help individuals and communities thrive. During National Nutrition Month, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is sharing its Food is Medicine approach to improving long- and short-term health outcomes....
