Stories of Hope

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is a time to pause and celebrate professional truck drivers' commitment to delivering essential resources. The work of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida's...
Can I afford to buy groceries this month? If I do, how will we cover rent? What will the kids eat when they come home from school? How will we make it through the weekend? When you’re living with food...
Each year, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida honors and celebrates individual, corporate, and special event volunteers. In addition, several volunteers received notable accolades....
Recently, State Representative Susan Plasencia (R-FL 37) visited Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida to announce $561,776 in state appropriations funding. The money will support the Food Cost Mitigation Project, which will help the food bank continue feeding hope...
Providing meals for families and kids is an act of pure kindness. Thank you for being part of a community that cares enough to ensure kids have access to the food resources needed to experience a worry-free, hunger-free summer. Read...
There can be a lot of pressure on young adults to attend college and follow a traditional career path. For some people, like Xavier, career pathways are journeys of self-discovery. Xavier’s goal is to find purpose and fulfillment in his...
“I have learned to appreciate all the opportunities given to me and not to take things for granted,” says Bianca, the student manager at The Trojan Market at Evans High School in Orlando....
One in six Central Florida kids is facing hunger. The summer months are especially challenging for many students and families who rely on school-provided breakfast and lunch for nutritious meals. This is where Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida...
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