Families are One Unexpected Expense Away From Hunger.
You Can Help
All it takes is one major car repair, medical emergency, or lost paycheck to put a family at risk of hunger. With the high cost of essentials and economic uncertainty, families are often forced to choose between putting food on the table and addressing other urgent needs.
Access to nutritious food is essential for health and the ability to thrive. Thanks to your generosity, Second Harvest Food Bank provides 300,000 meals daily across Brevard, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Volusia counties—and your support creates lasting change in countless ways. Here are a few examples of the impact you make.
Food Fuels Learning at Kids Cafes
After school means snack time – and a chance to recharge. At Club Esteem in Melbourne, kids grab a nutritious meal before diving into activities and tutoring. The meals provide healthy choices and essential nutrients for learning and growing bodies. Thanks to your support, this Kids Cafe site gives students a reliable place to eat, learn and unwind each afternoon
You Keep Food and Hope on the Table
One in seven Central Florida neighbors faces hunger due to underlying issues such as unaffordable housing, low-wage jobs, and rising costs of essentials like food and transportation. When rising costs forced Melanie and her husband to close their family-run business, she sought support from Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and a local feeding partner. Thanks to your support, Melanie can visit a food pantry once a week and receive grocery staples, meat, bread and fresh produce.
Finding a Future in the Culinary Training Program
Not long ago, Sharin felt discouraged. She loved her job at a grocery store bakery and really wanted to advance, but after talking with her supervisor, she learned it could take years. Then, her sister showed her a flyer for Second Harvest’s Culinary Training Program. Students enrolled in the program gain hands-on experience learning in a teaching kitchen with a team of award-winning chefs. “It’s really given me that boost, that confidence,” she said. “They really push you and mentor you and give you the confidence you need to succeed.”
