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Second Harvest Food Bank is driven to close the gap of unmet need in Central Florida in a variety of effective ways. Our mission is to create hope and nourish lives through a powerful hunger relief network, while multiplying the generosity of a caring community. Learn how we Feed, Empower, Nourish and Engage the community to help end hunger.

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Partner Feeding Programs

Distribution Partners

Our distribution partners and community partners make it possible for us to get food out to people that need it the most in Central Florida.
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Hi-Five Kids Pack Program provides weekend meals

Kids Programs

We help our most vulnerable population gain access to nutritious foods through several creative solutions.
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Mercy Kitchen

Mercy Kitchen

Mercy Kitchen includes an expanded production kitchen, a cooler and freezer area, dry storage, and six receiving and distribution bay doors to support Second Harvest's operations.
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Benefits Connection

Benefits Connection

Since 2008, Benefits Connection has assisted thousands of households in Central Florida with access over $100 million in SNAP benefits.
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Bring Hope Home

Bring Hope Home

Bring Hope Home is Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s newest innovation in response to the high demand for home-delivered food due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Disaster Relief

Disaster Relief

Second Harvest plays a vital role in responding to emergencies such as floods, tornadoes and hurricanes throughout the state.
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Empower

Darden Foundation Community Kitchen

Darden Foundation Community Kitchen

A 2,000-square-foot commercial kitchen space designed as an integral part of our holistic approach to fighting hunger and poverty.
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Culinary Training Program

Culinary Training Program

The Culinary Training Program provides qualified, at-risk and economically disadvantaged adults with the culinary and life skills training needed to pursue a career in the food industry.
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Partner Agency Capacity

Partner Agency Capacity

The Agency Benefit Program is Second Harvest Food Bank’s long-term commitment to help strengthen the capacity of our feeding partner network.
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General Distribution Training Program

Distribution Center Training Program

The Distribution Center (DC) Training Program provides qualified, at-risk and economically disadvantaged adults with the hands-on experience and life skills needed to pursue a career in a warehouse facility.
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Nourish

Community Health

Community Health

Second Harvest Food Bank recognizes that it has a central role to play in the health and wellness of the Central Florida community.
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Nutrition Initiative

Nutrition Initiative

By collaborating with healthcare leaders and community partners, we are able to influence the health and well-being of Central Florida.
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Nutrition Education

Nutrition Education

In partnership with Florida Nutrition Ed, Second Harvest offers nutrition education classes to help SNAP-eligible Florida residents.
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Hunger In Our Community
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Culinary Training program
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