Ways to Give

Every $10 helps provide 40 meals

You can help change lives – one meal at a time. There are many ways to give and each one helps a family, child, or senior access the food they need. Explore the option that’s right for you.

Give Now

A single donation can make an immediate difference for neighbors facing hunger. You can give securely online, by mail, or by phone.

Monthly Giving — Become a Meal Maker

When you become a Meal Maker, you join a caring community of donors who make it possible to respond quickly to urgent needs and keep shelves stocked through every season.

Tribute or Memorial Gift

Honor a loved one or a friend by giving the gift that gives back to your community.

When you make a memorial or tribute gift, we’ll notify the person you choose—such as the honoree, their family, or another recipient—letting them know a gift was made in their honor.

Donor-Advised Fund

Already have a Donor-Advised Fund? You can recommend a grant to Second Harvest and put your charitable dollars to work fighting hunger. Discover how you can give through your DAF.

Planned Gift

Leave a legacy of hope. Include Second Harvest in your will or estate plan and ensure future generations have access to the food they need. 

Corporate Partner

Corporate, foundation, and food industry partners help make it possible for neighbors to access the nutritious food they need. Whether through financial support, employee engagement, or donations of surplus food and grocery products, every contribution helps strengthen our community.

Start a Fundraiser

Turn your birthday, holiday, or hobby into hope. Start a virtual food drive or fundraiser to support neighbors facing hunger. It’s easy to set up and powerful in impact.

Stories of Hope

Real Stories. Real Impact.

Meet the neighbors, partners and volunteers who bring our mission to life. These stories highlight how your support helps fight hunger, fuel futures and strengthen communities
— one meal at a time.

Hunger Action Month Food Distribution Feeds more than 600 Lake County Families  

The distribution was held during Hunger Action Month, an annual September campaign that unites neighbors, volunteers, and advocates to ensure...

Feeding Partner Reaches More Neighbors with Additional Location in Orange County 

“There’s a senior population that’s big and steady, and there’s a lot of silent hunger in that group. Some don’t...

Together, We Are More: How Three Central Floridians Are Honoring Their Heritage and Fighting Hunger 

Hispanic Heritage Month and Hunger Action Month overlap on the calendar and in many other ways. Food is central to...
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