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Nearly 300 local hunger fighters recently came together to raise $379,000 for Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. The funding generated recently at the Ultimate Garden Party will provide 1.5 million meals for Central Floridians experiencing food insecurity.
Ultimate Garden Party attendees enjoyed an afternoon filled with live music, fancy cocktails, savory hors d’oeuvres and casino games at the Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek. Local merchants – like Kendra Scott, Jillian Says! Soy Candles and The Pink Chalet – set up an exclusive Trunk Show and donated 25% of their sales to Second Harvest Food Bank.
With the loss of federal dollars supporting the purchase of nutritious foods from regional farmers – like proteins, dairy and fresh produce – every financial contribution to Second Harvest is vital to continue feeding hope to kids, families and seniors across Central Florida.
“The Ultimate Garden Party is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when our community comes together for a cause,” said Derrick Chubbs, President and CEO at Second Harvest. “At a time when federal resources are shrinking and demand remains high, this kind of local generosity helps stock our shelves and keep our mission moving forward – and we’re grateful for every dollar donated.”
Second Harvest’s purchasing power can stretch every $10 into enough food to provide 40 meals for the one in seven Central Floridians at risk of going to bed hungry on any given night.
For more information about how to support Second Harvest Food Bank or to find assistance, visit www.FeedHopeNow.org.
