'Hunger Never Sleeps': Second Harvest Urges Central Florida to Take Action This September

‘HUNGER NEVER SLEEPS’: SECOND HARVEST URGES CENTRAL FLORIDA TO TAKE ACTION THIS SEPTEMBER AS NEED FOR ASSISTANCE RISES

Food Bank to Launch 24-Hour Volunteer Marathon on Sept. 26

WHAT: 

In honor of Hunger Action Month this September, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is inviting the community to get involved by volunteering, donating or raising awareness.

For the first time, the food bank is hosting a 24-hour volunteer marathon to demonstrate that ‘Hunger Never Sleeps’ and neither can relief efforts. While most shifts are filled, there is still a limited number of overnight opportunities available to sort and pack food boxes that will be distributed to thousands of children, seniors and families at risk of experiencing hunger.

Those unable to attend ‘Hunger Never Sleeps’ in person can still make an impact by signing up for other volunteer shifts throughout September or by donating $24 – symbolizing 24 hours of action. Both are critical for Second Harvest to continue distributing enough food to provide 300,000 meals each day.

To browse upcoming volunteer opportunities, visit FeedHopeNow.org/volunteer or to make a financial contribution visit FeedHopeNow.org/marathon.

WHEN: 

Friday, Sept. 26 – Saturday, Sept. 27

8 a.m. – 8 a.m.

WHERE: 

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida

411 Mercy Drive

Orlando, Fla. 32805

HOW: To view upcoming volunteer opportunities, visit FeedHopeNow.org/volunteer or to make a financial contribution visit FeedHopeNow.org/marathon.

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 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 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 FeedHopeNow.org.