Getting new school supplies, shopping for shoes, and meeting teachers are all part of back-to-school preparations. Making sure students have healthy food is just as important for their learning....
Destiny, a St. Cloud mother of four, was experiencing the toughest period of her life when she stood in line for food assistance from The Altar Community Church, one of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s more than 800...
High temperatures and higher AC costs. Climbing prices at the grocery store. The competing needs of kids, grandkids, and aging parents. Florida families are feeling the financial heat this summer, and the pressure is highest on the “sandwich generation” –...
As the new school year begins, many Central Florida families are facing hunger. Thanks to a caring community of volunteers, donors, and advocates like you, families are getting help in places they might not expect, like their child’s school....
At the heart of Second Harvest's success lies the unwavering commitment of its volunteers. Last year, the Central Florida community witnessed an overwhelming display of generosity, as 46,433 volunteers stepped up to provide 139,608 hours of service for neighbors experiencing...
When Tracie and her family moved from Michigan to Groveland, they were hoping for a happy life in a warmer climate. Just weeks after settling into a new home and enrolling the kids in a new school, Tracie lost her...
Recently, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida hosted its 2026 Partner Network Conference at East Coast Believers Church in Oviedo. The event brought together feeding partners from across the seven-county network to share insights, knowledge and experiences in their...
The St. Cloud mom is grateful for the food she receives from The Altar Community Church, one of Second Harvest’s 800 feeding partners, each week because it ensures there’s food on the table and enough money to cover the bills...
