Leonor recently visited Our Lady of Hope Food Pantry in Port Orange for the first time. Her vehicle broke down, causing her family an unexpected major expense, leaving little money...
On Saturday, June 7, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recognized 17 Culinary Training Program students during a graduation ceremony. Food bank staff, family, friends, and employers joined the celebration to recognize each student's achievements. In addition to learning...
Last month, the school bell rang for the last time. Homework, vocabulary tests and the hustle and bustle of the school year came to a screeching halt. While many aspects of a child’s life are on hold this summer, one...
With your generous help this summer, Second Harvest Food Bank is preparing for two vastly different disasters. While we hope that tropical storms and hurricanes will stay offshore, we are ready to respond if the moment of need should arise....
Becoming a mother is a significant milestone for Amy. She stepped away from her career as a professional chef to stay at home and raise her son. When her boyfriend lost his job, Amy sought ways to stretch their budget...
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...
On Saturday, May 17, 2025, the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida hosted the fourth annual Ultimate Garden Party, presented by The Glenda G. Morgan Charitable Foundation, at Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek. The event was a tremendous...
