If you or someone you know needs help, Second Harvest’s website lists all of the food distribution sites throughout Central Florida.Ĭheck out the Florida Foodie podcast. “When it comes to making a decision of getting a medication or whether you’re going to buy something to eat so if we can make the difference that’s what we’re here to do,” said Pastor Victor Miles with Mind of Christ. In 2007, he opened the doors of World Harvest Food Bank and from the start, it would operate more like a grocery co-op than a food bank or food pantry, allowing people to come in and fill up. Gas prices, grocery prices and rent payments are up and are making the distribution lines longer. You’d hope they’d be going down but the rising cost of gas, inflation, what have you, the numbers are just increasing,” said Jackie Nitti with Second Harvest. ![]() “We’re seeing an uptick and especially in the Daytona Beach area of Volusia County we are seeing the numbers increase now. Second Harvest leaders said they typically see about 300 to 500 cars go through distribution lines but on Wednesday, Mind of Christ leaders estimated that about 800 cars went through, some with multiple households in one car. World Harvest Food Bank is an advocate for hardworking families struggling to make ends meet in the greater Los Angeles area. I’m on a fixed income so this is really a blessing,” resident Denise Andrews said. ![]() We add to their grocery cart a food basket we prepare with complimentary items. Our warehouse outlet functions like a small market, opening six days a week, and allowing the beneficiaries to select their groceries. “Right now, it’s really hard, especially with the gas. Specialties: We provide low cost food to families and individuals in need of food assistance, in exchange of volunteer work or a monetary flat fee. It’s an area the food bank calls a “hotspot” with a recent increased need. As one of the nations largest hunger relief agencies, its our job to make sure healthy, nutritious food gets. On Wednesday, with the help of Bethune-Cookman University students and volunteers from the Mind of Christ Ministries, the food bank filled the trunks of residents in Daytona Beach. There is more than enough food for everyone. ![]() Please call 770 643-9223 x151 at least 24 hours before pickup to allow for preparation time. The pantry hours are every Wednesday, 6:15-6:45 pm, and Sunday, 10:15-10:45 am. – Second Harvest Food Bank has been busy across Central Florida since the pandemic started getting food into the hands of those in need. There is no cost for the food or service.
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