Tailgate Wars VI

Football season is here and so is the ultimate tailgate competition benefitting Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. Register your team and bring your best tailgate food, drinks, and […]

Second Harvest Partners with Lake Sumter State College to Reduce Food Insecurity Among College Students 

The necessity of food for learning has no age limit.  

Students of all ages need nourishment and nutrition for their brains to perform their best and for their bodies to stay in optimal physical and mental health.  

Lake Sumter State College administrators wanted to remove food insecurity as a potential barrier to student success. Recently, the college opened Lakehawk Harvest in partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s School Partnerships program.   

“College is not just about academics, it’s about creating an environment where students feel supported and can be successful,” Dr. Laura Byrd, Interim President of LSSC, said at the opening ceremony. “This pantry is a tangible investment in our students’ wellbeing and success. By removing barriers like hunger, we are allowing students to focus more fully on their studies and their futures.”

Duke Energy Foundation Grant Expands Perishable Food Distribution in Central Florida

“Making sure our neighbors have continued access to healthy meals goes well beyond the table,” said Derrick Chubbs, president and CEO at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. “Proper nutrition helps reduce the risk of some diseases while fueling our minds and bodies to manage daily activities, which is especially important for growing children. As summer approaches, this funding from Duke means our partners can better bridge a meal gap many families face when school is out.”

Distributing Meals and Hopes through Mobile Drops

Behind the hundreds of boxes and bags of food compiled by volunteers, cars line up all around the block. As 1 in 8 Central Floridians face hunger, the hundreds of families in these cars are among the unfortunate numbers affected by this haunting statistic.