A growing number of our neighbors are one medical problem, one car accident, or one unexpected expense away from facing hunger. Every day, your neighbors are faced with making tough choices between food and needs.
Access to healthy food is crucial and essential. Thanks to your support, more than 300,000 meals are being provided every day to Brevard, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia counties.
Your support helps in so many ways. Here are just a few examples of your impact.
Expanding Horizons
"When a student has a balanced meal, a nutritious meal, they're not hungry and they're ready to learn," says Quinn Byrd, director at Midway Safe Harbor, one of Second Harvest's Kids Cafe sites.
Students come to his after-school program for tutoring, recreation, and food. Over snacks and warm suppers, kids build relationships and expand their horizons.
Stocking the Shelves
"I'm diabetic and use SNAP to buy the things that are good for my health," says Rosa, a senior living in Seminole County. "If I spend all the money on vegetables, there's nothing left. I'm very grateful for all the support I get from you."
Fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and low-sodium foods are costly, especially on a limited budget. Rosa visits a local food pantry to stock her pantry and refrigerator.
Caring for Caregivers
"I went to buy a head of lettuce the other day," Laurie explains. "They wanted $4 for a head of lettuce. I can't afford that. You've been a blessing to my family and many families. Thank you."
As the sole caregiver for her aging mother and grandson, she stresses about being able to afford medicine, her electric bill and put food on the table.
Your trust and generosity make our relief efforts possible. But the work is far from complete. Thousands of families, kids and seniors experience hunger, with all signs pointing towards needs continuing to increase. Thank you for trusting us with this important work and joining us in the fight against hunger.
