As schools and cafeterias close for the summer, many children and families, who rely on school-provided meals for critical nutrition, are left facing the unfathomable: a summer of worry and...
"Everything is going up: rent, food, gas, water, light bills," says Amanda, a resilient mom in Kissimmee who recently visited a mobile food distribution to pick up food for her family....
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida was recently awarded $200,000 in federal appropriations funding to enhance a vital component of food bank infrastructure. On Monday, May 13, Congressman Maxwell Frost (D-FL 10th) presented Second Harvest president and CEO Derrick...
During May, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is honoring Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by sharing stories of collaboration and hope from our community. Hunger-fighting individuals help support neighbors facing hunger in unique and impactful ways....
"A year ago, I was doing well," recalls Rose as she selects fresh vegetables from a food distribution in Kissimmee. Rose, a dedicated healthcare worker, works six days a week at two jobs. However, despite her hard work, it is...
Lizzette has always wanted to do two things: spend time with her dad and give back to the community. After 40 years of being regional manager for apartment communities, she decided to retire early to spend more time with her...
The Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation, the charitable foundation supported by Dunkin’, recently celebrated a decade of volunteer powered assistance in support of hunger relief during National Volunteer Month. To mark 10 years, the Foundation has committed an additional $1...
Quality time as a couple is important. John Giddens, a retired Disney employee of 35 years, and his wife Dawn, who loves sewing and embroidery, have been volunteering together at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida almost every week...