Feeding Hope in a Food Desert

Fresh options are limited in town, available food is expensive, and transportation is a barrier for many. That’s why Anita Wilson, the manager of Impact Paisley, decided to bring the food to the people who needed it in this food desert.

Nutritious Pantry Network Expands Into Healthcare

The first-ever healthcare partner has joined Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s Nutritious Pantry Network.

Grace Medical Home is a healthcare center that provides holistic comprehensive care, including medical, dental, mental health, spiritual care, social services, access to food, nutrition and cooking demonstrations, and more. The clinic serves Orange County residents who are uninsured and have a low income.

Volusia Residents Receive Relief at Food Distributions

Many Central Florida families are just one extra or unexpected expense away from facing food insecurity, like Hector found out. Events like hurricanes can cause residents to miss work or incur expenses for home repairs.

The mobile distribution that helped the couple get through their transition period was one of six mobile distributions in October and November in Volusia County, made possible by county grant funding that Second Harvest received to continue supporting residents impacted by Hurricane Ian. The financial toll of a hurricane or other disaster can often be felt long after the storm passes.

Celebrating Veterans Voices

This Veterans Day, Second Harvest recognizes and amplifies the voices of individuals connected to the food bank who have served our country and their communities.

The reality is that in the fight against hunger, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida provides food resources to Central Florida veterans and military families facing food insecurity and works toward connecting them to the resources and benefits they need to thrive. Additionally, veterans who have served their country go on to serve their community through fighting hunger. These are their stories