For more information on how to volunteer or if you need to connect with a food bank near you, visit the website. Second Harvest says there is still a very real need for more volunteers at their food bank warehouse and at their new facility, Mercy Kitchen, too. “And I’ve enjoyed every minute of it,” he said. It’s that drive to make a difference that pushes Straub to come back week after week, hopeful that with every hour of time he donates, he’s helping Second Harvest to take a big bite out of food insecurity. Fighting hunger and feeding hope in Central Florida. 29,403 likes 478 talking about this 20,100 were here. “It’s heartwarming that we get to come out and do this and I know when I leave, that we’ve helped the community out,” Straub said. Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida. It’s help they need. The COVID-19 crisis is doubling the demand for food, they now distribute 300,000 meals a day. Volunteers like Straub are key to keeping food on the table for families.
I think a lot of the people were tired of being home and wanted to feel good, do something for their community,” Ortiz said. “All of the people that would normally come in through their corporate world were coming in as individuals right now. But even with that dip, Ortiz said the pandemic has driven many people to help out. The organization is down from the 150 volunteers a day they were seeing before the pandemic, Ortiz said, in part due to COVID-restrictions and social distancing. Sixty to 80 volunteers show up daily to sort through the food, check expiration dates and help to make sure they can feed the growing demand for food from families in need. “Volunteers are vital to the success of our mission, we really truly couldn’t do what we do without their support,” said Mindy Ortiz, Director of Volunteer Services at Second Harvest Food Bank. “I lost a couple of my jobs and was like ‘oh, I’ve got to find something to do.’ I just retired in 2018 so I just started looking at websites and I found Second Harvest,” Straub said. Missing a day, he said, seems unimaginable just six months after he started volunteering.
“I mean it saddens my heart if I have to cancel one of those days,” Straub said. It's a routine, he said, that's always on his calendar. “I can’t imagine not coming here,” said Brian Straub, a volunteer at Second Harvest.Įvery Tuesday and Thursday, Straub shows up ready to help out. Volunteer at HARRY CHAPIN FOOD BANK Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida Brevard, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Volusia Counties 407.295. And during National Volunteer week, they’re recognizing the vital role they play in keeping families fed. Second Harvest Food Bank in Orlando utilizes a team of volunteers to make sure the central Florida community doesn’t go hungry. 60-80 volunteers show up daily to get food ready for distribution.Many organizations have relied on the help of volunteers amid the pandemic.Just bookmark this page and check back often for the latest programs and events. Volunteers keep Second Harvest Food Bank running You’ll always know what’s going on with our organization.
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