As you know, the local food bank is distributing enough food for 250,000 meals every day to families in need– and it’s still not enough. With rising prices and heightened demand for food assistance, the food bank is asking for the community’s support to “Stock the Shelves” during September for Hunger Action Month.
This is the month to not only spread the word but to take action on the hunger crisis that others are facing. No-one should have to make the impossible choice between food and other necessities.
“The community continues to feel the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and with added pressures from rising inflation, the need for food assistance across Central Florida remains elevated,” said Derrick Chubbs, president and CEO. “We have challenged ourselves and the community to be part of the solution. Everyone can make a difference – whether that’s by donating, advocating, volunteering or educating yourself.”
We can all make a difference and show our support to end hunger. See below for the many ways you can get involved.
- Donate 30 non-perishable food items representing each day of the month. Please call contact their main office at 407-295-1066 to confirm location and time for drop-off
- Host a virtual food drive
- Attend a “Food for Thought” tour on Sept. 14 or 21
- Wear orange on Sept. 23 for Hunger Action Day
- Donate $30 for 30 days of hunger
- Volunteer at Second Harvest’s warehouse or Mercy Kitchen
- Purchase from Second Harvest’s A Spoon Full of Hope product line to support the Culinary Training Program, which provides job-skills training and sustainable employment opportunities
- Dine, shop or enjoy experiences like Black Rooster Taqueria, White Castle, The Coop, 4 Rivers Smokehouse, My Smart Shirt and Kendra Scott on select days; a portion of each sale will be donated to Second Harvest
- Donate your Buy One, Get One (BOGO) deals after shopping
- Show support for the nonprofit’s mission by using #StockTheShelves when posting on social media
To learn more about the “Stock the Shelves” campaign, Hunger Action Month and other ways to get involved with Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, visit www.FeedHopeNow.org.
If you are in need of food assistance please call 407-295-5009. If you need assistance during the weekends, please call United Way’s 2-1-1. 211 provides free and confidential information and can also help with food, housing, employment, health care, counseling and more.
About Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida (SHFBCF) is a member of Feeding America – the largest charitable domestic hunger-relief organization in the United States. SHFBCF secures and distributes food and grocery products to more than 500 local nonprofit feeding partners throughout Central Florida. Through the help of food and financial donors, volunteers and a caring, committed community, the food bank distributes enough food for a quarter of a million meals every day to the six-county service area. Feeding our neighbors facing hunger is only the beginning. By investing in job training programs, advocating for access to nutritious foods, and inspiring our community to get involved, SHFBCF is leaning into the root causes of hunger and transforming lives. With the support of our Central Florida community, Second Harvest Food Bank is feeding inspiration, change, achievement, health — and families facing hunger. To learn more about SHFBCF, visit www.FeedHopeNow.org.
