Who We Are

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is a private, nonprofit organization that collects, stores and distributes donated food to more than feeding partners in seven Central Florida counties: . Last year, with the help of numerous donors, volunteers and a caring, committed community, the food bank distributed enough food for 78 million meals to partner programs such as food pantries, soup kitchens, women’s shelters, senior centers, day care centers and Kids Cafes.

In addition to helping feed the line of our neighbors who need help, Second Harvest also transforms dozens of lives directly every year.  The Second Harvest Culinary Training Program is a 16-week continuing education opportunity offering adults facing barriers to employment with the culinary and life skills training needed to pursue a full-time sustainable career in the food industry.  Yet another important activity helps connect people who are eligible to receive SNAP food assistance benefits with the resources they need to access the program and get help.

Mission

To create hope and nourish lives through a powerful hunger relief network, while multiplying the generosity of a caring community.

Vision

Inspiring and engaging our community to end hunger and help our neighbors thrive.

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is a Four Star Charity (the highest rating) on Charity Navigator. Charity Navigator is America's premier independent charity evaluator. Click here to view our donor profile.

Second Harvest Food Bank is also a partner food bank of Feeding America, a nationwide network of more than 200 food banks that helps feed people across the country. Click here to learn more about Feeding America and this network of food banks.

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