When hurricanes strike, hunger does too. Power outages can cause food to spoil, and road closures can prevent people from getting to the store safely. Families already struggling financially may...
When Krystal started the Culinary Training Program, she did not expect it to change her life the way it did. “I didn't think it was anything, and it was more than I could have expected,” Krystal said. “I wish everybody...
Second Harvest and its network of feeding partners are the region’s emergency food supply, providing critical support to neighbors during emergencies, including natural disasters and man-made crises such as the recent government shutdowns....
One in seven Central Floridians faces hunger each year. One of those neighbors is Gladys, the matriarch of a big family. With prices rising and a growing grandson, she turned to a local food pantry supported by Second Harvest for...
Summer is finally here! With the excitement that comes finishing another grade, also comes a harsh reality: hunger doesn’t take a summer break. The need for regular access to healthy, nutritious food continues even after the last bell....
Every child should have access to the nutritious food they need. Yet, food insecurity affects 1 in 6 kids in Central Florida, impacting their physical and mental health and development. This problem intensifies over the summer....
Hunger doesn’t take a summer break, nor does the need for good nutrition. That’s why Second Harvest and its supporters and partners are working to ensure kids, families and seniors have the food they need to thrive this summer....
Giving back to your community by volunteering not only positively impacts your neighbors; it also benefits your physical and mental health. Volunteering can help improve your mental wellbeing by adding movement, a sense of community and purpose....
