After a lifetime of serving as a pastor, Larry is now experiencing the kindness and generosity of others. Last fall, Larry went to the hospital because he had extreme pain...
One in seven Central Floridians lives with food insecurity. One in ten Central Floridians has been diagnosed with three or more different chronic health conditions. Those two facts aren’t a coincidence. Central Florida is chronically ill in part because people...
For Rita, food boxes are more than just helpful—they are essential for survival. “If we didn’t have the boxes, some months we wouldn’t eat,” Rita said....
A $75,000 investment from the Poinsette Foundation will help Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida expand its School Partnerships Program, increasing access to nutritious food for students and families across Osceola County through the 2027-28 school year....
Nutrition has the power to help individuals and communities thrive. During National Nutrition Month, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is sharing its Food is Medicine approach to improving long- and short-term health outcomes....
When Anna shops for groceries now, she puts most items back on the shelf. Prices keep rising, so she can only afford a few basics at a time. “I’ll just do without rather than pay the prices, and they’re just...
Welcome to Food Bank 101, a four-part series that answers frequently asked questions about a food bank and how it works. This introduction is aimed at establishing a basic understanding of what a food bank is and its role in...
You are an essential ingredient in Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s hunger-fighting recipe. Your support, as a donor, partner, volunteer or advocate, made it possible to distribute enough food for 82 million meals last year....
