Spring is here, which means the third annual Ultimate Garden Party is just around the corner! Located at Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, this afternoon soiree offers an abundance...
Juan's belief in the transformative power of the ministry is palpable. For him, it is about more than providing food; it is about creating a safe haven, lending a listening ear, and sharing a cup of coffee with a friend...
To celebrate National Volunteer Week, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida wants to celebrate you, our volunteers, who help fight hunger and feed hope all year long. Last year, your collective efforts contributed more than 119,765 volunteer hours to...
“Making sure our neighbors have continued access to healthy meals goes well beyond the table,” said Derrick Chubbs, president and CEO at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. “Proper nutrition helps reduce the risk of some diseases while fueling...
A fresh style of cuisine has entered Second Harvest’s Culinary Training Program. Joining classics like Italian, Mexican, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern, plant-based cuisine is now part of the 16-week curriculum. Introducing students to this cooking style will prepare them better...
"Anything I've done at Second Harvest has been a joy," says Neishla, a local Walmart associate and veteran volunteer. Neishla's journey with Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida began when a coworker introduced her to the food bank as...
“I find a lot of joy in knowing I am helping others,” says Bob, a retired high school choral teacher. Spending his winter seasons here in Central Florida and summers in New York, Bob enjoys the sunshine Central Florida provides...
Here's some food for thought: According to the US Department of Agriculture, nearly 131 billion pounds of food are discarded in the United States annually at the retail and consumer levels. This frightful number is equivalent to about 109 billion...
