America's Second Harvest of the Big Bend

Americas Second Harvest of the Big Bend sought out to continue to fight the hunger epidemic. This past summer Rachel Mohler and other members of Second Harvest filled a school bus with food and beverages and drove to several different locations to feed children. Mohler decided to get the bus remodeled by adding in benches where the seats usually are, a wheelchair accessible ramp, and a hand washing station.

During Mohler’s interview she stated that she enjoyed the event and would like to do it again, but in order to do that she needs more funding. Although the bus is fixed, it does need more work. For instance the bus needs air conditioning, a set driver, music and a deep cleaning.

Food was donated from several agencies and business around the Leon County. About 3,000 meals were handed out to children. For the next food bus run Mohler said you can find out the location on their website, press releases, radio stations or by simply calling the office.

Several volunteers give their free time to those in need by coming to the office to organize, clean and separate the donated food by categories. One person cannot do this job, and in order to make it another successful hit Second Harvest will need the community to come out and give a helping hand.

All donations will be accepted either by phone or online through Second Harvest’s website.