How your generosity helps neighbors face hunger with dignity

Hunger is rarely visible, but it is deeply felt. Behind closed doors, families are stretching meals, seniors are choosing between groceries and prescriptions, and individuals are navigating daily uncertainty without knowing where their next meal will come from.

In Central Florida alone, 588,450 people are facing hunger, including 153,460 children. That means 1 in 7 people and 1 in 6 children are experiencing food insecurity. [1]

Those numbers are not just statistics. They represent families trying to stretch groceries, households navigating unexpected job loss, and parents doing everything they can to keep food on the table.

Because of you, fewer families have to face that reality alone.

Through The Pantry program, The Sharing Center provides one of the largest free food assistance resources in Seminole County. Your support helps transform generosity into nourishment, stability, and hope.

How your support closes the hunger gap

Across Florida, people facing hunger are estimated to need more than $2.27 billion each year to meet their food needs. That gap shows up in empty kitchens and difficult choices.  [2]

When you donate, you help close that gap locally.

Your financial gifts stock shelves with balanced, nutritious groceries. Your food donations fill boxes with ingredients families can use to prepare healthy meals at home. Your time volunteering ensures neighbors are welcomed with care and dignity.

Because you give, families leave The Pantry with more than groceries. They leave with relief and reassurance.

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From hesitation to hope: Verda’s story

Daily care for neighbors experiencing homelessness

For neighbors experiencing homelessness, hunger is not occasional. It is a daily struggle.

The Oasis and The Pantry provide food daily to individuals experiencing homelessness and food insecurity. That daily nourishment is possible because people like you choose to show up.

When you volunteer or contribute resources, you help provide consistent access to meals that restore strength and dignity. You help create a reliable source of care amid uncertainty.

Your involvement reminds individuals that they are not invisible.

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A Safe Place to Start Again: Wayville’s Story

How dignity shapes the Pantry experience

Food insecurity often carries shame. Your generosity helps remove that barrier.

Because of your support:

• Every client is treated with respect and privacy
• Food is provided thoughtfully and with care
• Assistance is given in a way that honors each person’s humanity

You are not just providing food. You are protecting dignity.

For families who may feel overwhelmed or discouraged, that dignity can be just as important as the groceries themselves.

How you strengthen the community

When you donate or volunteer, you are directly helping:

• Children who make up 1 in 5 of those facing hunger in Florida
• Families navigating unexpected job loss or rising costs
• Seniors living on fixed incomes
• Individuals working toward housing and stability

Your compassion becomes a tangible solution to a statewide challenge, starting right here in Seminole County.

Pantry hours and access

The Pantry is open weekly: 

Monday through Friday 

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

These consistent hours are possible because of the commitment of volunteers and supporters who believe no neighbor should go without food.

Make a difference with us!
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1: Feeding America | Food Insecurity in Central Florida
2: Feeding America | What Hunger Looks Like in Florida