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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.

Feed

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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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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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

In partnership with Florida Nutrition Ed, Second Harvest offers nutrition education classes to help SNAP-eligible Florida residents.
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