Stories of Hope

Meet Bridget: A Woman on a Mission

Share

Bridget leads CoreGiving, an organization supporting hunger relief throughout the United States, including Central Florida.

In Bridget's role as CoreGiving Executive Director, she unites thousands of employees for an annual day of service. For the last two years, theyโ€™ve spent their day of service at the Food Bank.

“Our annual day of service unites over 2,000 employees from Blackstone and several of its real estate portfolio companies to fight hunger in communities across the U.S.,” Bridget says. “In Central Florida, we had over 70 volunteers packing food boxes.”

Bridget finds the collective action of her organization and how their generosity multiplies inspiring โ€” CoreGiving has helped to provide more than 1.3 million meals to Central Florida kids, families and seniors facing hunger since 2021.

“I feel privileged to bring individuals, corporations and charitable organizations together in the fight against child hunger,” Bridget says. “I'm motivated to help children and families know that they're not alone in their time of need.”

CoreGiving volunteers and gives each year, but this year, they have taken their commitment even further by serving as the title sponsor at the 2024 Ultimate Garden Party.

“Nutritious food is a basic human need โ€” vital for survival,” Bridget says. “So, it's fair to say that Second Harvest is saving lives.”

With Bridget's leadership, CoreGiving continues to impact even more neighbors facing hunger.

Corporate partners are on a mission to fight hunger.

Stories of Hope

Real Stories. Real Impact.

Meet the neighbors, partners and volunteers who bring our mission to life. These stories highlight how your support helps fight hunger, fuel futures and strengthen communities
โ€” one meal at a time.

Celebrating Outstanding Volunteers

At the heart of Second Harvest's success lies the unwavering commitment of its volunteers. Last year, the Central Florida community...

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...

Abbott Helps Second Harvest Prepare for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season

Global healthcare company Abbott, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, and Feeding America recently combined forces to prepare for...
Generic filters