The 43-day long federal government shutdown disrupted the lives of federal workers and contractors, military families and SNAP recipients, among others. As the community’s largest emergency food provider, Second Harvest...
In the season of gratitude, meals and hope abound, thanks to the dedication and acts of kindness of hunger heroes across Central Florida. Here are five reasons to celebrate good things happening in our community....
Central Floridians are working hard to keep their families nourished during the holidays, even as they navigate lingering impacts of the shutdown. As more people turn to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and its network of feeding partners...
The first-ever healthcare partner has joined Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s Nutritious Pantry Network. Grace Medical Home is a healthcare center that provides holistic comprehensive care, including medical, dental, mental health, spiritual care, social services, access to food,...
With one in six children at risk of experiencing hunger on any given day in Central Florida, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recently expanded its School Partnerships Program in Volusia County. Four public schools and three post-secondary schools...
For 40 years, WESH 2 News and the Central Florida community have come together to make the holidays brighter for neighbors facing hunger through Share Your Christmas. What began as a simple act of kindness has grown into one of...
Many Central Florida families are just one extra or unexpected expense away from facing food insecurity, like Hector found out. Events like hurricanes can cause residents to miss work or incur expenses for home repairs. The mobile distribution that helped...
This Veterans Day, Second Harvest recognizes and amplifies the voices of individuals connected to the food bank who have served our country and their communities. The reality is that in the fight against hunger, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central...
