At 48, Donald did not expect any more new, exciting opportunities. While a student in Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s Culinary Training Program, Donald was in a residential...
Jaxon attends a summer camp program at Midway, which is one of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s Summer Break Spot sites, where breakfast and lunch are served daily to all kids 18 and younger....
Hunger doesn't take a summer break. See how Mercy Kitchen ramps up production of meals for kids and teens to support childhood nutrition all summer long....
She moved to Central Florida as a single mother of three boys, working as a Certified Nursing Assistant in an assisted living facility. Her circumstances were made even more challenging when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, undergoing chemotherapy treatment...
Leonor recently visited Our Lady of Hope Food Pantry in Port Orange for the first time. Her vehicle broke down, causing her family an unexpected major expense, leaving little money leftover for food. “It’s so helpful considering my circumstances of...
On Saturday, June 7, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recognized 17 Culinary Training Program students during a graduation ceremony. Food bank staff, family, friends, and employers joined the celebration to recognize each student's achievements. In addition to learning...
Last month, the school bell rang for the last time. Homework, vocabulary tests and the hustle and bustle of the school year came to a screeching halt. While many aspects of a child’s life are on hold this summer, one...
With your generous help this summer, Second Harvest Food Bank is preparing for two vastly different disasters. While we hope that tropical storms and hurricanes will stay offshore, we are ready to respond if the moment of need should arise....
