Stories of Hope

There are 600 Central Florida tables that will have Thanksgiving turkeys on them thanks to a joint effort between the food bank and a major national grocer. Winn-Dixie, Second Harvest...
“As one person, I feel like the one thing I can do something about is food,” said Eric Veale, a regular volunteer at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. After his retirement in March of 2024 from the Central...
On Saturday, November 9, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recognized 25 Culinary Training Program students during a graduation ceremony. This ceremony also celebrated the program's 500th graduate. Food bank staff, family, friends, and employers joined the celebration to...
Ready for it? Two “Fearless” Swifties have “Karma” on their side after raising funds beyond their “Wildest Dreams” to fight hunger in Central Florida!!!...
“I came in with absolutely no skills, and they taught me,” says Jeremy, reflecting on how far he’s come on his career journey. “And now I’m doing everything I wanted to do in the kitchen.” A health crisis and his...
This Veterans Day, Second Harvest recognizes and amplifies the voices of individuals connected to the food bank who have served or have supported those who have served our country....
“We believe it’s so important for people to have access not just to food, but to nutritious food, and we find that almost everybody really wants it and enjoys it,” said Mark Thompson, co-founder of The Picnic Project in Sanford,...
For 26 years, the Swenks have been unwavering in their financial support for Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and local hunger relief efforts. As dedicated members of the Feeding Hope Society, Jim and Lynda are changing the lives...
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