BJ’s Wholesale Club Donates $150,000 to Second Harvest to Feed Lake County Children During Summer Months

One in six Central Florida kids is facing hunger. The summer months are especially challenging for many students and families who rely on school-provided breakfast and lunch for nutritious meals. This is where Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and its partners come in, ensuring that children and families have access to the food they need to thrive during the summer months and all year long.

School Partnerships Prepare for New School Year

Second Harvest’s School Partnerships Program, a resource for food assistance outside of traditional school meals, collaborates with community organizations, educators, student leaders, and families to build a future where every student feels empowered, valued, and well-fed. Often students take the lead in running the market, fostering a sense of pride, and reducing stigma.

Wawa Grants $475,000 to Second Harvest to Continue Feeding More Children

Support from The Wawa Foundation will enable Second Harvest to continue many of the elements that the Fly Beyond Program developed and introduced last year. The food bank is estimated to reach more than 70,000 households during the upcoming school year through the food bank’s School Partnerships Program.

You are Nourishing our Neighbors

The link between diet and health is undeniable. Your support nourishes neighbors by increasing access to nutritious foods, establishing partnerships with healthcare practitioners, and providing nutrition education. Classes meet at food pantries, community centers and senior communities to improve the health and well-being of neighbors. Topics include healthy eating, whole grains, reading recipes, understanding food labels, shopping for more nutritious choices, and more.