Dezmond could not resist the allure of culinary arts. "Cooking allows me to be creative, and I love whipping up dishes for others," says Dezmond. His passion for cooking soared...
With schools closing for summer break, breakfast and lunch are no longer on the table for thousands of children in Central Florida. One way to help bridge the gap and provide nutritious meals for kids and families this summer is...
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a lifeline for local families facing hunger. This federal initiative supplements the diets of low-income individuals and families with fresh and nonperishable food, all sourced from American farms and funded through the U.S....
As schools and cafeterias close for the summer, many children and families, who rely on school-provided meals for critical nutrition, are left facing the unfathomable: a summer of worry and hunger. The inflated cost of essentials coupled with the absence...
"Everything is going up: rent, food, gas, water, light bills," says Amanda, a resilient mom in Kissimmee who recently visited a mobile food distribution to pick up food for her family....
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida was recently awarded $200,000 in federal appropriations funding to enhance a vital component of food bank infrastructure. On Monday, May 13, Congressman Maxwell Frost (D-FL 10th) presented Second Harvest president and CEO Derrick...
During May, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is honoring Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by sharing stories of collaboration and hope from our community. Hunger-fighting individuals help support neighbors facing hunger in unique and impactful ways....
"A year ago, I was doing well," recalls Rose as she selects fresh vegetables from a food distribution in Kissimmee. Rose, a dedicated healthcare worker, works six days a week at two jobs. However, despite her hard work, it is...
