Stories of Hope

40 Years of Nourishing Lives

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Like so many worthwhile things, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida started as a crazy idea among a group of big-hearted friends in the early 1980s. Little did they know that their discussions would be the launching pad for the future of hunger relief for millions of our Central Florida neighbors over the next four decades.

Second Harvest Food Bank has been nourishing lives and feeding hope for 40 years because caring people like you believe no one in our community should face hunger.

The journey is filled with milestones and moments of incredible impact. Watch our video and check out our timeline to see all that's been accomplished since 1983, thanks to our unwavering community support.

After forty years of innovation and change, one constant has been people, just like you, who care about their neighbors. Your involvement and commitment provide stability, relief and solutions that nourish the lives of thousands of families, kids, and seniors facing hunger across Central Florida every day.

Thank you for being part of this transformative mission with us.

With gratitude,

Please join me as we walk down memory lane.

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.

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