HCA Florida Capital Hospital donates $15,000 to Second Harvest of the Big Bend

Recently, HCA Florida Capital Hospital presented a $15,000 donation to help provide food to families experiencing hunger, bringing the total to $23,000 since 2023. The financial support is part of a broader effort that has included more than 250 colleagues from HCA Florida Healthcare volunteering at the Second Harvest of the Big Bend over the past two years to help sort and pack food donations. 

“The HCA Florida Healthcare family is committed to the care and improvement of human life, and Second Harvest of the Big Bend is a key partner in our mission through its vital work to provide healthy meals to families in need,” said Dale Neely, chief executive officer, HCA Florida Capital Hospital. “We’re honored to support Second Harvest with today’s financial gift, as well as the service of our dedicated volunteers throughout the year.”

One in eight people, and one in six children, in North Florida live in households that may be food insecure, which means not having enough nutritious food to have an active, healthy life. 

“Every day, hundreds of thousands of our neighbors across North Florida face hunger. It takes a caring and committed community to ensure families have the nourishment they need while working to regain stability,” said Monique Ellsworth, chief executive officer, Second Harvest of the Big Bend. “We’re deeply grateful for HCA Florida Healthcare’s longstanding partnership in this fight. They exemplify what it means to Show Up and support those who need us most.”

As the state’s leading healthcare network, HCA Florida Healthcare regularly answers the call to care for others, including caring for the communities we serve. In 2024, HCA Florida Healthcare colleagues from 650 facilities volunteered more than 38,000 hours and committed nearly $1.2 million to community partner organizations in the Sunshine State.