Second Harvest Food Bank Of
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida (Feed Hope Now) is a regional food bank based in Orlando that works to end hunger across Brevard, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia counties. The site lists the organization's EIN (59-2142315), address, leadership, programs, partner agency resources, and recent news updates.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Local Florida food pantries, faith-based distribution sites, and community service organizations that operate as partner agencies for food distribution and can receive and distribute large volumes of donated food.
Good Fit
- • Operates within Central Florida counties (local presence expected).
- • Functions as a food pantry, soup kitchen, or agency that distributes food to clients.
- • Has capacity to store and handle large food shipments and established distribution channels.
- • Is an established 501(c)(3) or faith-based partner with a track record of serving clients.
- • Willingness to become a recurring partner or agency in a food-bank network.
Geography
All observed grantmaking is confined to a single state (Florida), with 100% of dollars and counts reported in-state.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows hundreds of distinct independent recipients (473), with similar counts in prior years, indicating a broad and diverse partner portfolio rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Behavioral evidence shows new entrants are added (73 new recipients in the latest year, about 15%), and three years of data show ongoing turnover, so unfamiliar local agencies do appear able to join the network even though no formal application form is published.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
