“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...
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...
In the wake of Hurricane Milton, communities across Central Florida came together to support families dealing with food insecurity, intensified by widespread power outages. As the community's emergency food provider, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, its network of...
Positive change begins by taking action. Daniel volunteered to sort food donations during a Family Days event (a unique volunteer activity for families with kids ages 5 – 9 years old) at Second Harvest. Afterward, he was inspired to find...
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida distributes food to people facing hunger through a robust network of 750 partners. These powerful partnerships ensure food is available in seven counties for neighbors experiencing job loss, expensive medical emergencies and impacts...
Second Harvest’s Culinary Training Program provides students facing barriers to employment with the hands-on technical kitchen experience and skills, setting them on a path to excel in life. During the 16-week program, guest chefs are invited to spend time with...
