Stories of Hope

Singing praises and serving the community. That’s the work of the Messiah Choral Society. One of the ways they proudly serve each year is by hosting a Virtual Food Drive...
Today, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida announced the expansion of its School Partnerships Program through a $115,150 grant provided by Aetna, a CVS health company. The funding will help elementary, middle, high school and post-secondary institutions stock their...
Every day, mothers make hundreds, if not thousands, of decisions for themselves and their families. As a mother of a toddler and infant twins, Ferayda knows this all too well. She juggles feeding schedules, nap times, the never-ending laundry, and...
The Florida heat is unbearable, and most everyday necessities still cost more than they did a few years ago. As Central Florida temperatures continue to rise, so does the number of people seeking help to put food on the table....
“After I pay the rent, utilities, and daycare, I budget what’s left – and sometimes, there’s not enough left over to bring home groceries for my kids.” It’s a common refrain among visitors to Second Harvest’s network of community feeding...
Keith, a retiree from the hotel business with an impressive 43-year career, has a youthful energy that makes him appear a decade younger. After retiring, Keith decided to channel his passion for community involvement into volunteering. Since then, he has...
Like so many worthwhile things, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida started as a crazy idea among a group of big-hearted friends in the early 1980s. Little did they know that their discussions would be the launching pad for...
At the heart of Second Harvest's success lies the unwavering commitment of its volunteers. The Central Florida community witnessed an overwhelming display of generosity last year as 39,138 volunteers stepped up to provide 119,765 hours of service to our neighbors...
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