Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida
Greg Higgerson, CFRE, has extensive work experience in the nonprofit sector. Greg served as the Chief Development Officer at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida since 1996, where they directed fundraising efforts that resulted in over $150 million raised to fight hunger in the community. During their tenure, they successfully increased the annual campaign from $750,000 to $11.5 million. Prior to this, Greg worked as the Development Director at the American Cancer Society from 1986 to 1996.
Greg Higgerson, CFRE, completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications with a minor in PR from Illinois State University, where they studied from 1982 to 1985. Prior to that, they attended Miami University in 1981 and Culver Academies from 1978 to 1981 for their high school education and preparation. Greg also attended St. Paul's Lutheran School in Kankakee, IL, from 1970 to 1977. Furthermore, Greg obtained the Certified Fund Raising Professional (CFRE) certification from CFRE International in December 2021.
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.