Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recently received two awards from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for its dedication and commitment to preventing childhood hunger.
The Summer Food Service Program provides kids with meals that meet federal nutrition guidelines, including whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, lean protein and dairy. These meals are served throughout summer break at community centers, summer camps, and other places where kids and teens can gather safely.
Second Harvest’s team received the Meal Service Milestone Award for increased volume of over 100,000 meals served for free to children ages 18 and under. The organization also received the Summer Trailblazer Award for participation in an initiative to distribute meals to kids living in rural communities.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida provides meals and hope across Brevard County, Lake County, Marion County, Orange County, Osceola County, Seminole County, and Volusia County.
For more information and how to support hunger relief efforts or to find assistance, visit Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.
PHOTO (L-R): John Pompa, Mercy Kitchen General Manager; Santos Maldonado, Childhood Hunger Program Senior Manager
