Stories of Hope

Chef Israel Santiago

By Guest Blogger
, November 8, 2022

After 25 years as a professional chef in Florida and across the East Coast, Chef Izzy knows what it takes to succeed in the kitchen. He also knows why it’s...

Career Pathways, Your Impact

Transforming Lives: Elvin’s Story

By Erika Spence
, October 14, 2022

Elvin loves to be around people. In his hometown of Ponce, Puerto Rico, he worked in hospitality for 20 years. But “I lost my job in 2020, as a lot […]

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Volunteers, Your Impact

Before the food bank could open its doors to begin the work of helping Central Florida neighbors recover from Hurricane Ian, calls, texts and emails started pouring in from eager volunteers ready to do their part. These dedicated individuals continue...

Your Impact

You Are Rebuilding Lives One Meal at a Time

By Erika Spence
, October 12, 2022

Hurricane Ian disrupted our lives in many different ways. Some of us experienced the inconveniences of power outages, boil water notices and debris cleanup. For others, the shock of a collapsed roof, the discovery of a flooded home and the...

Your Impact

Disaster Relief Hits the Road

By Erika Spence
, October 12, 2022

Less than 48 hours after Hurricane Ian swept through Central Florida, Second Harvest’s semi-truck pulled into the parking lot at The Rock Church in Kissimmee for its first post-hurricane food distribution. More than 90 cars snaked through the parking lot,...

Volunteers, Your Impact

Meals and Hope from Mercy Kitchen

By Volunteers
, October 10, 2022

Hurricane Ian wreaked havoc across Central Florida forcing families, seniors and people with special needs to seek refuge at area shelters, taking only the basic necessities with them. In response, Second Harvest volunteers ramped up meal production at Mercy Kitchen....

Your Impact

Hurricane Ian: One Week Later

By Erika Spence
, October 8, 2022

It’s been a week since Hurricane Ian destroyed parts of our community. There is still flooding in areas of Central Florida and families continue to reach out for food assistance. Since the storm hit, food distribution has returned to the...

Your Impact

Bringing seniors together through food and community

By Guest Blogger
, September 22, 2022

“My mission is to change lives,” Norberto Fonseca said. In 1989, as a theology student, he moved from Puerto Rico to New York, where he began to serve communities in […]

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