Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recently welcomed Dr. Laura Chilcutt, M.D., J.D, from Nemours Children’s Health Orlando to its Board of Directors. As the Medical Director of Medical-Social Impact, Dr. Chilcutt leverages her expertise as a physician and attorney to address the adverse effects of the social determinants of health on the wellbeing of patients … [Read more...]
Take Action this September to Support Local Hunger Relief Efforts
In Central Florida, one in eight of our neighbors is at risk of going to bed hungry on any given night. It’s a startling statistic underscored by the fact that Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida continues to distribute enough food for 300,000 meals a day in our local community – and there’s no sign of the need slowing down. That’s why Second Harvest, the region’s … [Read more...]
Second Harvest Food Bank’s “Share a Meal” Challenge Provided Meals for More Than 61,000
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is proud to announce the recent “Share a Meal” challenge that took place throughout the month of September raised over $15,000, which will provide more than 61,000 meals. The campaign works on a donation basis, and with every $1 raised, up to $9 worth of groceries can be provided through Second Harvest’s network of 550 feeding … [Read more...]
Chef’s Night featuring Wine, Cheese & Chocolate
Chef's Night is an evening at Second Harvest Food Bank featuring some of Central Florida's best chefs and cuisine, all to benefit the Darden Foundation Community Kitchen's 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 sustainable career … [Read more...]