From Goodwill Industries of Central Florida
In Summary:
Goodwill Industries of Central Florida is partnering with Second Harvest Food Bank this November to support families facing food insecurity across Central Florida. Shoppers in six counties — including Orange, Osceola, and Seminole — can round up their purchases to the nearest dollar, with every dollar providing four meals to local families. Goodwill will match up to $10,000 in community donations, helping Second Harvest bridge the growing meal gap as thousands of residents experience disruptions to their SNAP benefits. Together, these two organizations are rallying the community to ensure that no family in Apopka or Central Florida goes hungry this holiday season.
Second Harvest Food Bank is a vital organization dedicated to providing families in need of food with access to groceries during times of need. At a time when many families are facing heightened food insecurity, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida is proud to support the work of Second Harvest Food Bank.
Throughout November, Goodwill shoppers in Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Brevard, Volusia, and Lake counties can round up their purchases to the nearest dollar, with the money raised helping Second Harvest purchase and distribute meals to local families in need. Goodwill will match the community donations up to $10,000.
“For every dollar donated at the register, you’re giving a family four meals to put on their table,” said Dr. Bahíyyah Maroon, Goodwill’s Vice President of Mission Impact. “With support from our shoppers, we can join Second Harvest in its mission to minimize hunger and food anxieties in our community even as so many in our area face the uncertainty of losing SNAP benefits at this time.”
Close to 3 million people in the state rely on SNAP, including nearly 500,000 in Central Florida.
“SNAP provides nine meals for every one that food banks like Second Harvest can offer,” said Derrick Chubbs, President and CEO. “When that support is interrupted, it takes all of us working together to fill the gap. We’re grateful to Goodwill and their customers for stepping up to help us bridge the meal gap and make sure our neighbors have the food they need during this uncertain time.”
Goodwill Industries of Central Florida has provided vocational and job placement services to tens of thousands of individuals in Central Florida for over 60 years. Through 31 retail/outlet stores and 21 Donation Xpress locations in Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Brevard, Lake, and Volusia counties, Goodwill diverted nearly 24 million pounds of clothing and household items from landfills in 2024. Goodwill Industries of Central Florida directly channels more than 90 percent of its annual revenue into programs that enable individuals to secure meaningful employment, achieve their personal goals, and thrive economically.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida 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 870 local nonprofit feeding partners throughout Central Florida. With the help of food and financial donors, volunteers, and a caring, committed community, the food bank distributes approximately 300,000 meals daily to a seven-county service area, which includes Brevard, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Volusia. Feeding neighbors facing hunger is only the beginning. By investing in job training programs, advocating for access to nutritious food, and inspiring our community to get involved, SHFBCF is addressing the root causes of hunger and helping our neighbors thrive. With support from the Central Florida community, Second Harvest Food Bank is providing inspiration, change, achievement, health, and support to families facing hunger. To learn more about SHFBCF, visit FeedHopeNow.org.
