Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recently joined representatives from Feeding Florida, sister food banks and Florida growers in Tallahassee to share the incredible impact of the Farmers Feeding Florida program. This year, the program expanded produce recovery and extended into Florida-produced protein commodities— including dairy, beef, seafood, eggs, and peanut butter—strengthening farm enterprises and boosting nutritious food access across the state and here in Central Florida. Throughout the week, the team met with Florida Senate President Ben Albritton, Senator Jason Brodeur, Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and others to discuss how this partnership supports Florida agriculture and nourishes kids, families, and seniors facing hunger.

Volunteers from Gilbane Building try to fill a shift at the main distribution center several times a year, but their most recent time was even more special. ♥️ In addition to the group sorting more than 10,000 pounds of meat donated by local grocers, they also donated enough to provide 100,000 MEALS for neighbors facing hunger. Gilbane says they are #BuildingMoreThanBuildings! feedhopenow.org 🍏

Time to mark your calendars! The countdown to Taste! Central Florida starts now 🎉 Taste! Central Florida returns August 28, 2026 at the Orlando World Center Marriott, bringing together the region’s top culinary and beverage partners, live entertainment, and a mission to fight hunger. ➡️For a limited time, enjoy $50 off tickets with code GIFTOFTASTE50 at checkout. Offer ends January 31. 🎟️Get tickets at TasteCFL.org

It’s another great day to cheer on the Osceola Magic! Root for our home team with us because every time they score a point, Suncoast Credit Union adds money to the donation bucket – and Second Harvest Food Bank is in the running to score a portion of it. 🏀 Your votes determine how much of the donation bucket will help provide essential meals to kids, families, and seniors in Central Florida. When you visit Suncoast’s page to cast your vote, the community wins! 📣 ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eBZvF_8N

For Dave, Sandy, and their son John, volunteering is something they do together as a family. 🍏 “I was surprised by the need,” Dave recalls from his first food bank volunteer experience in Northern Illinois. “I didn’t see it in my everyday life, but it was out there.” After moving to Florida to be near relatives, one of the first things they did was find the local food bank and start volunteering three days a week. ➡️Read more about this Brevard County family: https://lnkd.in/en8_kr5P

The coolest Food Bank Friday ever! 🥶 Director of Operations Carlos Santamaria takes you behind the scenes into the food bank’s massive cooler, where food is kept safe and fresh before going out to be distributed. 🍏 feedhopenow.org

Food and fund drives are another way everyone in the community can help fight hunger. 🍏 JoAnna's cereal drive provided 130 boxes of cereal for local families facing hunger! Then, she and her family stayed to volunteer sorting food. 🥣 Thanks for feeding hope, JoAnna! 👏 ➡️Start your own food and fund drive today: https://lnkd.in/es9qEYhv

You may have recently seen a rise in social media content about "struggle meals" – simple, low-cost dishes that capture the reality of rising food costs and tighter budgets. 🍏 While the trend mixes creativity and humor, it also reflects a deeper truth: Many families are feeling the strain of making every grocery dollar count. With food prices constantly increasing, there are ways to make budget-friendly meals both satisfying and nutritious. 💚 ➡️ A few smart swaps and pantry strategies: https://lnkd.in/eAyphDnz

Delicious food that feeds people in more ways than one. 🍽️ ➡️ More info about this great experience that gives back: Plateabove.com