Making Ends Meet for Seminole County Families

“It’s always been in me to help people,” says Eddy, the backbone of East Coast Dream Center in Seminole County. He and his wife, Shye, operate a food pantry supported by Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. The Dream Center aims to support families by providing access to nutritious food in a respectful, empowering environment.

School Markets Help Families with Food and Stability

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s School Partnership Program supports in-school markets at more than 70 schools. At Campbell Middle School in Daytona Beach, students help distribute take-home bags filled with food for the whole family.

Bringing Food and Hope to Families Living Along US 192

For hundreds of families living in extended-stay motels along Highway 192 in Kissimmee, the Embrace of Celebration truck represents a lifeline, offering hope and relief. Each weekend, volunteers pack produce, non-perishable food, and essentials, delivering them directly to families facing hunger.

You are Creating Ripples of Kindness

After retiring and moving to Daytona Beach, James wanted to continue supporting holiday food drives like he had at work. When he learned his new neighborhood did not have one, he decided to start it himself.