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Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida

 

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Second Harvest Food Bank 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 approximately 600 agencies that feed the hungry throughout Central Florida. Last year, with the help of numerous donors, volunteers and a caring, committed community, the food bank distributed more than 24 million pounds of grocery products — the equivalent of more than 17 million meals — to partner agencies such as food pantries, soup kitchens, women’s shelters, senior centers, day care centers and Kids Cafes. On average, more than 55,000 different people receive assistance from SHFBCF each week. To learn more about SHFBCF, visit www.FeedHopeNow.org.
 
Is Hunger really a problem in Central Florida?

  • Yes, last year we distributed more than 24 million pounds of grocery product, the equivalent of more than 17 million meals.  Approximately 1 in 5 of our population—732,000 people—needed food assistance in Central Florida last year.  This is a 152% increase from 2006.


Who is hungry in Central Florida?

  • 47% of clients served are children.
  • 20% of the households served have at least one member age 65 or older.
  • 33% of households served have at least one working adult.


 
How does Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida serve the hungry?

  • Through a variety of programs including:

o    Collection & Distribution of Food
o    Food Stamp application assistance
o    Childhood Hunger -  Hi-Five Kids Pack, Kid’s Café
o    Second Helpings – Prepared and Perishable Food
o    Fresh Produce
o    Disaster Relief
 
What area does Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida serve?

  • We directly serve the Central Florida area including Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia counties.



How efficient is Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida?

  • For every $1 donated, up to $9 worth of grocery product is provided to those in need.
  • 96% of every dollar goes straight to feeding people.