The first-ever healthcare partner has joined Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s Nutritious Pantry Network. Grace Medical Home is a healthcare center that provides holistic comprehensive care, including medical,...
With one in six children at risk of experiencing hunger on any given day in Central Florida, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recently expanded its School Partnerships Program in Volusia County. Four public schools and three post-secondary schools...
For 40 years, WESH 2 News and the Central Florida community have come together to make the holidays brighter for neighbors facing hunger through Share Your Christmas. What began as a simple act of kindness has grown into one of...
Many Central Florida families are just one extra or unexpected expense away from facing food insecurity, like Hector found out. Events like hurricanes can cause residents to miss work or incur expenses for home repairs. The mobile distribution that helped...
This Veterans Day, Second Harvest recognizes and amplifies the voices of individuals connected to the food bank who have served our country and their communities. The reality is that in the fight against hunger, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central...
As the federal government shutdown surpasses 40 days, anxiety and uncertainty persist for millions of families, including military service members, federal employees, and contractors who are missing paychecks. Additionally, SNAP recipients are seeking help keeping food on their tables while...
On Saturday, November 3, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recognized 13 students from its Culinary Training Program during a graduation ceremony. Food bank staff, family, friends and employers joined the celebration to recognize each student's achievements. In addition...
The government shutdown began on October 1, and it did not take long for Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida to notice a spike in the requests for food assistance. It started with phone calls and private Facebook messages...