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 Food
Donations
To donate immediately, or for more information: Please call
407-295-1066 Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm and speak
with Ricardo Robledo or Carlos Santamaria.
For food industry donors and growers:
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida can accept donations
of dry, shelf-stable, refrigerated and frozen food items,
fresh produce, personal care and cleaning products; mislabeled
and unlabeled products; discontinued or test-marketed items
and bulk products. While deliveries of donated goods are always
appreciated, our staff is happy to talk with you about picking
up your donation.
The national Good Samaritan laws cover donations of food
and other items to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.
(CLICK HERE for
a summary) Additionally, your company can realize tax benefits
from the food you donate.
Donating food can help your company reduce warehouse storage,
dumping costs, and waste, while providing much-needed items
for low-income families and others in need.
Individuals, groups, companies, or families wishing
to donate food:
If you are looking for a meaningful way to help your community,
collecting and donating food through a food drive can be a
fun way to do it! If you are interested in conducting a food
drive, please call Mindy Ortiz at 407-295-1066, ext. 16. You
may also CLICK
HERE for a printable copy of the "Gathering the Groceries"
how-to document. This helpful guide will provide you with
tips and strategies for collecting the most food you can.
The guide also includes a food drive poster page that you
may copy and adhere to food collection boxes.
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