Second Harvest Partner Network Conference Heads Back to School
Recently, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida hosted its 2026 Partner Network Conference at East Coast Believers Church in Oviedo. The event brought together feeding partners from across the seven-county network to share insights, knowledge and experiences in their collective mission to combat food insecurity. These partners represent a wide range of organizations, from large nonprofit organizations to faith-based food pantries, each bringing unique strengths and approaches to serving neighbors facing hunger. By fostering collaboration among such a diverse group, the conference celebrated the important role every partner plays in addressing hunger across Central Florida.
Food Service Workers Fight Hunger Year-Round
Fighting childhood hunger is a year-round endeavor at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s Mercy Kitchen. With one in six local kids facing hunger, the team works with volunteers to ensure nutritious meals make it to the table at Kids Café sites after school and Summer Food Service locations all summer long.
Cold Storage Upgrade Reduces Energy Usage and Strengthens Emergency Preparedness
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida has completed the installation of a new Thermal Energy Storage (TES) system designed to strengthen operations and enhance emergency preparedness at the nonprofit’s Orlando distribution center.
Because of You, Hope Doesn’t Shut Down
Second Harvest and its network of feeding partners are the region’s emergency food supply, providing critical support to neighbors during emergencies, including natural disasters and man-made crises such as the recent government shutdowns.
