Stories of Hope

Stocking the shelves at school markets means one less stop for busy families rushing from work to pick up students after school. Increasing access to nutritious food and reducing barriers...
The daily fight against hunger in Central Floridians is in no small part made possible because of women on a mission. Showing up and rolling up their sleeves to volunteer, addressing the dietary needs of neighbors facing hunger AND chronic...
While the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign runs for a limited time each spring, year-round support from Walmart and Sam's Clubs is instrumental in providing meals and hope daily to kids, families and seniors across Central Florida. From now through...
Jahaira’s love for cooking blossomed in her grandmother’s kitchen, where she learned to make her favorite family recipes. But the road to pursuing her culinary dreams was far from easy. Jahaira faced serious hardships, including homelessness and bankruptcy, forcing her...
In Central Florida, one in eight of our neighbors is facing hunger. Among them are families living in multigenerational households, like Megan’s....
"It feels like Christmas because Christmas is magical," said Emma, age 10. "It feels like this, like an opportunity for a better life." "I think it's like Christmas and Thanksgiving because at Christmas you get and give gifts, and at...

Second Harvest’s Culinary Training Program is a journey of personal growth and empowerment for adults facing barriers to employment. It’s not just about job placement; it’s about equipping individuals with […]

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Joseph found himself in a line at a local church food pantry. His health issues had forced him to allocate a significant portion of his monthly expenses to treatment, just to stay employed and maintain health insurance. He turned to...
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