In preparation for the new academic year, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida provided free produce and pantry items at a recent Back to School Community Kickoff event at...
Summer is a time for adventure, laughter, and growth. But for one in five kids in Central Florida, it can also bring the uncertainty of where their next meal will come from. Recognizing this pressing need, Second Harvest Food Bank...
Having lived in Orlando for most of her life, Teresa’s connection with the community runs deep. After retiring, Teresa was searching for meaningful ways to spend her time and stumbled upon Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. Intrigued and...
It’s impossible to concentrate in math class, contribute to group projects or stay on top of homework when all you can think about is not what but if there will be dinner. Second Harvest’s School Partnership Program meets students and...
For years Nerlande wanted to be a professional cook. Despite working in restaurants for years, her lack of education and cooking experience kept her from moving forward with her career. She found the professional training and personal growth she needed...
“I’m just trying to make things work out,” explains Paula, a single mom juggling work, school and busy kids. Root causes of hunger, like lack of affordable housing, education or chronic illness, make it nearly impossible for families like Paula’s...
Donna has always been a caregiver, devoting her life to nursing and tending to countless patients. Today, her most important patient is her husband, Jim, whose health is failing, and he can no longer work. She never thought she would...
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida launched its Benefits Connection Program at the peak of the Great Recession. Connecting people to food assistance benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) was a new approach for the Food Bank....
