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.

Taste! Central Florida Provides More Than 1 Million Meals for Kids

On Saturday, July 12, food lovers and anti-hunger advocates gathered for one of the year’s most anticipated events: Taste! Central Florida. Celebrating its 35th year, the event brought together the area’s most accomplished chefs, brewers, wine purveyors, and spirit vendors. Over 2,000 guests indulged in food, drinks, live music, and games at the Orlando World Center Marriott. The evening showcased incredibly delicious foods and beverages and, most importantly, raised $285,649 to help provide nutritious meals to Central Florida kids facing hunger. These funds will allow Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida to provide more than 1.1 million meals to kids over the next year!

Hunger doesn’t take a summer break

Hunger doesn’t take a summer break. See how Mercy Kitchen ramps up production of meals for kids and teens to support childhood nutrition all summer long.