Food Fuels Learning at Kids Cafes

The first thing the kids who attend Club Esteem do when they get there every afternoon is grab their meal.

“It’s just like when they’re at home and coming home from school,” said Ellena Little, Director of Club Esteem. “The first thing is, ‘I’m hungry; I want a snack.’”

Club Esteem is an after-school program in Melbourne where about 90 kids from kindergarten through 8th grade come for activities and tutoring. It’s a Second Harvest Kids Café site, and the food bank provides all the after-school meals.

Outrunning Hunger at the 2025 runDisney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend

A successful 2025 runDisney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend is in the books.

It was Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s ninth year as the Celebrated Charity of Choice for the event. The partnership with runDisney provides many opportunities for Second Harvest to raise awareness about the fight against hunger in Central Florida.

Thanks to the support of the participants and runDisney, more than 280,932 meals will be provided to children, families, and seniors in Central Florida who face hunger.

Coming Together to Feed More Hope

Individuals and organizations showed an outpouring of support and action to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida during Hunger Action Month this September, including an incredibly impactful contribution from Winn-Dixie.   

Winn-Dixie, in celebration of its 100th anniversary and in support of Hunger Action Month, made a significant contribution. The grocer’s donation of a semi-truck full of food and the volunteer efforts of 20 employees were instrumental in sorting, packing, and distributing food to over 2,225 neighbors in 700 households on Sept. 11 at Patmos Chapel in Apopka.   

Neighbors received fresh produce, canned goods, non-perishable foods and more from the Winn-Dixie crew. They also received additional items, including meat and bakery products, from a Second Harvest truckload that volunteers from the church put into cars.

Fighting Hunger to Honor Heritage  

During Hispanic Heritage Month, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida elevates stories of collaboration, hope, love of food and the power of community.  The collective actions and voices of partners, volunteers and advocates connected to the food bank make a difference in serving neighbors facing hunger.