You are Feeding Futures, One Student at a Time

At College Park Elementary School in Ocala, the Hungry Husky school market is transforming the lives of students and their families, thanks to generous support from people like you.

The on-campus food pantry provides food for students and families to take home, helping combat the alarming reality that one in six kids in Central Florida faces hunger.

Melody is Doing What She Loves

After repeatedly seeing a social media post for the Culinary Training Program at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, Melody finally clicked “Learn More.”

“I told myself, ‘Here is this opportunity. Why not now?'” Melody recalled. She realized she wanted more from her career than just managing a fast-food restaurant.

You are Creating Positive Change

For 17 years, Andrea Patenaude has volunteered countless hours to fight hunger in Central Florida. Her journey began with coworkers and grew to include roles with the WESH 2 News Giving Tuesday Telethon and the planning committees for Ultimate Garden Party and Taste! Central Florida. She’s also brought her family into the effort, volunteering at Second Harvest’s main distribution center.

You Keep Food and Hope on the Table

One in seven Central Florida neighbors faces hunger due to underlying issues such as unaffordable housing, low-wage jobs, and rising costs of essentials like food and transportation. Melanie understands the serious impact that soaring prices can have on a family.

When rising costs forced her and her husband to close their family-run business, she sought support from Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and a local feeding partner.