Second Harvest Expands Food Distribution by 37% in Brevard County

New warehouse facility allows nonprofit to nearly double productivity and increase access to healthier options.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida reports that total food distribution in Brevard County increased by 37% in 2025 compared to the previous year, thanks to the opening of a new expanded facility near the Melbourne airport. The nonprofit distributed enough food for 5.9 million meals through its network of 76 community feeding partners, up from 4.3 million meals in 2024. Fresh produce distribution also rose 449% year over year.

Why it matters

The new warehouse has allowed Second Harvest to dramatically increase its capacity to serve the growing need for food assistance in Brevard County, including more first-time visitors seeking help. The facility has also created more opportunities for community involvement, with over 2,260 volunteers contributing nearly 5,900 hours of service.

The details

Second Harvest has served Brevard County since 2000, but the larger facility allows the organization to nearly double productivity while responding to growing demand. The new location has also increased access to healthier options, with fresh produce distribution rising 449% year over year.

  • Second Harvest opened the new facility near the Melbourne airport a little more than a year ago.
  • In 2025, Second Harvest distributed enough food for 5.9 million meals, up from 4.3 million meals in 2024.

The players

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida

A nonprofit organization that serves Brevard County and the surrounding region, providing food assistance through a network of 76 community feeding partners.

Greg Higgerson

The chief development officer of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.

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What they’re saying

“I think people would be surprised at who it is that's needing help and who's hungry. Lots and lots of working people. Some of those folks have two jobs just trying to kind of cover the basics.”

— Greg Higgerson, Chief Development Officer (wesh.com)

What’s next

Second Harvest plans to continue expanding its capacity and reach in Brevard County to meet the growing demand for food assistance.

The takeaway

Second Harvest's expanded facility has allowed the nonprofit to significantly increase its food distribution and access to healthier options in Brevard County, demonstrating the organization's commitment to serving the community and addressing food insecurity.