A summer of hope – thanks to you!
Providing meals for families and kids is an act of pure kindness. Thank you for being part of a community that cares enough to ensure kids have access to the food resources needed to experience a worry-free, hunger-free summer. Read on to see how your collective efforts made it possible to fight summer hunger in remarkable ways.
Student Learns Valuable Job Skills at School Market
“I have learned to appreciate all the opportunities given to me and not to take things for granted,” says Bianca, the student manager at The Trojan Market at Evans High School in Orlando.
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.
