Second Harvest calls on Central Florida to end hunger

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida (SHFBCF) calls on its neighbors across the seven-county service area to help feed hope and end hunger.

In September, which is Hunger Action Month, Second Harvest is encouraging one million actions – such as donating, advocating or volunteering – to raise awareness for the one in eight adults and one in six children experiencing hunger on any given day in Central Florida.

The community can get involved in a variety of ways:

• Donate 30 non-perishable food items
• Host a virtual food drive
• Attend a “Food for Thought” tour on Sept. 4 or 18
• Attend the “Ten10 Brewing 30 in 30” event on Sept. 7
• Wear orange on Sept. 10 for Hunger Action Day
• Donate $30 for 30 days of hunger
• Sign up to volunteer at Second Harvest’s distribution center or at Mercy Kitchen
• Become a monthly meal maker
• Take a pledge to advocate for hunger relief
• Like and follow SHFBCF on social media

“We continue to see more families finding themselves in a place they never imagined – needing help with food,” said Derrick Chubbs, President and CEO at SHFBCF. “Hunger Action Month is a reminder that it will take all of us to ensure that our friends and neighbors have the nutritious food they need to learn, work, and thrive. Your support is more important than ever as we work to provide hope and sustenance to those who need it most.”

For more information about how to support Second Harvest and hunger relief efforts, visit www.FeedHopeNow.org.

About Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida (SHFBCF)

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 750 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 300,000 meals every day 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 foods, and inspiring our community to get involved, SHFBCF is leaning into the root causes of hunger and helping our neighbors thrive. With support from the 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.