General Food Distribution
Food distributors and manufacturers donate products that do not meet precise industry standards due to labeling errors, overruns, discontinuance or quality control mistakes. Second Harvest Food Bank collects, stores and distributes these products to partner agencies.
Food Industry Donors and Growers Wishing to Donate Food
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. 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.
If your company wishes to donate contact: Kirsten Jersey Langan, Product Sourcing Manager at 407.295.1066 ext. 29 or via email: KLangan@foodbankcentralflorida.org
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 & Fund Drive can be a fun way to do it! If you are interested in conducting a Food & Fund Drive, please call Mindy Ortiz at 407.423.1754 or via email at mortiz@foodbankcentralflorida.org
You may wish to read our "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.
