Sign in below to manage your monthly gift or email communications Sign in »
Stories of Hope and Courage: Stephanie's Story


Stay Connected

Stories of Hope & Courage– Stephanie's Story

Stephanie

After purchasing their home in Florida, unexpected structural damages caused the Carter family to spend everything they had saved in order to keep a roof over their heads. The stress and uncertainty led to health issues for both Stephanie and her daughter. One challenge and setback after another finally came to a breaking point.

"I never envisioned myself needing to go to a food pantry and asking for help," says Stephanie, but one day she started searching online for a food bank to help feed her family.

Stephanie was able to visit a food pantry supported by Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida near her home. She was treated with dignity and respect as she selected the nutritious foods she knew her family needed. Everything from fresh produce to pantry staples was loaded into a shopping cart and into the back of her car.

"I can’t tell you how much I actually appreciate it. Because, looking in my refrigerator, I know I can at least provide when everything else seems unstable. So, thank you."

The Carter’s home has been repaired, Stephanie’s health has improved and her daughter is thriving at school. Thank you for being there for their family, and so many others, with the food and hope to rebuild their lives.

Inspired to help more of our neighbors like Stephanie? Find ways to help!

View more Stories of Hope & Courage

Hunger In Our Community
Stories of Hope and Courage Click to read stories of hope and courage
Meet some of the people that your support helps. Read their stories.
Culinary Training program
Your support provides so much more than meals. Meet our students.
Food is more than a meal Food is more than a meal.
Thank you for making a difference. Watch here.
Become a
Sustaining Donor!
- or -
Give a One-Time Gift
$10 Donated provides 40 meals for our neighbors facing hunger.
Stay Connected

Twitter

Instagram

Contact Us 411 Mercy Drive, Orlando, Fl 32805Ph: 407-295-1066 | F: 407-295-5299 Visit our other sites: Feed Hope Now Blog Partner Agencies gogreenback with Second Harvest Food Bank