2026 Hurricane Season Preparation is Under Way 

As hurricane season approaches, the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is focused on being prepared to feed Central Floridians in the wake of a storm.  

Before disasters occur, Second Harvest collaborates closely with national, state and local partners to ensure that food, water and essential supplies are prepared and available for deployment at a moment’s notice.
One of those partners is the global healthcare company Abbott, which recently combined forces with Second Harvest and Feeding America to prepare for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. 

This Summer, Storm Prep Is Critical for Florida’s Food Banks

For most people, “storm preparedness” means gathering bottled water and essentials, topping off the gas tank, and keeping one eye on the news. But what does it mean for the local food bank?

As Central Florida’s emergency food supply, Second Harvest Food Bank starts working on its storm prep checklist well in advance. When the new year begins, we’ve already begun stocking up on shelf-stable goods (canned vegetables, peanut butter, and pantry staples) and foods that can be prepared and eaten, even when the power goes ou