Although Orlando is a big city with a busy job market, it’s also one of the lowest-wage metropolitan areas in the United States, and the cost of living is rising...
The mom of two high-schoolers and two second graders with autism spectrum disorder put on a brave face as she pulled into the Summer BreakSpot rural distribution site at St. Luke’s Baptist Church in Sanford in June. She can’t afford...
On Saturday, June 13, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recognized 17 participants during a graduation ceremony, celebrating their completion of a hands-on professional culinary training curriculum. Food bank staff, family, friends, and employers joined to honor each individual’s...
When hurricanes strike, hunger does too. Power outages can cause food to spoil, and road closures can prevent people from getting to the store safely. Families already struggling financially may find themselves in a difficult position, especially if they lose...
When Krystal started the Culinary Training Program, she did not expect it to change her life the way it did. “I didn't think it was anything, and it was more than I could have expected,” Krystal said. “I wish everybody...
Second Harvest and its network of feeding partners are the region’s emergency food supply, providing critical support to neighbors during emergencies, including natural disasters and man-made crises such as the recent government shutdowns....
One in seven Central Floridians faces hunger each year. One of those neighbors is Gladys, the matriarch of a big family. With prices rising and a growing grandson, she turned to a local food pantry supported by Second Harvest for...
Summer is finally here! With the excitement that comes finishing another grade, also comes a harsh reality: hunger doesn’t take a summer break. The need for regular access to healthy, nutritious food continues even after the last bell....
