Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida
Erica Astacio serves as the Program Manager for Benefits Connection at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida since February 2021. Prior to this role, Erica held various positions at Covenant House Florida from August 2012 to March 2021, including Community Services Coordinator, Supportive Services Manager, Transitional Housing Case Manager, Residential Case Manager, and Overnight Team Case Manager. Erica earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Central Florida between 2010 and 2012, and an Associate of Arts in Psychology from Valencia College from 2005 to 2009.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida (SHFBCF) is a member of Feeding America – the largest charitable domestic hunger-relief organization in the United States. SHFBCF secures and distributes food and grocery products to more than 625 local nonprofit feeding partners throughout Central Florida. Through the help of food and financial donors, volunteers and a caring, committed community, the food bank distributes 300,000 meals every day to a seven-county service area. Feeding neighbors facing hunger is only the beginning. By investing in job training programs, advocating for access to nutritious foods, and inspiring our community to get involved, SHFBCF is leaning into the root causes of hunger and helping our neighbors thrive. With support from the Central Florida community, Second Harvest Food Bank is feeding inspiration, change, achievement, health — and families facing hunger.