Celebrating the Good: Five Reasons to Be Grateful

In the season of gratitude, meals and hope abound, thanks to the dedication and acts of kindness of hunger heroes across Central Florida. Here are five reasons to celebrate good things happening in our community.

“It’s Not a Job, It’s a Career.”

“I came in with absolutely no skills, and they taught me,” says Jeremy, reflecting on how far he’s come on his career journey. “And now I’m doing everything I wanted to do in the kitchen.”
A health crisis and his mom’s death sent Jeremy into a tailspin. He lost his job and tried working odd jobs to provide for his growing family. He and his wife were expecting another child. It was time to try a new path forward.

Creating a Legacy of Hope

For 26 years, the Swenks have been unwavering in their financial support for Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and local hunger relief efforts. As dedicated members of the Feeding Hope Society, Jim and Lynda are changing the lives of their neighbors facing hunger with their generous support.

Mobile Food Distributions Deliver Meals and Hope Following Milton

In the wake of Hurricane Milton, communities across Central Florida came together to support families dealing with food insecurity, intensified by widespread power outages. As the community’s emergency food provider, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, its network of feeding partners, dedicated volunteers and supporters stepped up to deliver food and hope.