Together, We Are More: How Three Central Floridians Are Honoring Their Heritage and Fighting Hunger 

Hispanic Heritage Month and Hunger Action Month overlap on the calendar and in many other ways. Food is central to many cultures, but it is more than a meal. Food represents love, family, community and tradition. Meet three Central Floridians who are honoring their heritage and playing their part to fight hunger.  

Central Floridians are Playing Their Part during Hunger Action Month 

Across the country, families are feeling the pressure of rising food costs and tight budgets. That’s why this Hunger Action Month, as part of the Feeding America network, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, is reminding the community that it takes all kinds of people and actions coming together to fight hunger.  

The annual September campaign unites neighbors, volunteers, and advocates to ensure kids, families and seniors have the food resources they need to thrive.

Valencia Provides Students with Welcoming Access to Essential Food 

Wanting to increase access to nutritious food for college students is not just motivated by its importance for learning, but also because there is a high concentration of lower incomes and food insecurity among the student population.  

A Lifeline for Neighbors in Marion County

Hope Lake Weir is one of Second Harvest of Central Florida’s more than 800 feeding partners. The pantry helps about 150 households each week. Starting in October, they will also offer a mobile distribution once a month on Saturdays. This efficient drive-thru model will allow the pantry to expand access to food on weekends, especially for working families.