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The safest precaution you can take is to frequently monitor temperatures during distribution.

Meat should not be left out of refrigerated or freezer storage for more than 1 hour to prevent temperatures from entering the Temperature Danger Zone.

Note that the most dangerous range in the Temperature Danger Zone is 125-70☏. This temperature range that allows harmful bacteria to grow most rapidly. The Temperature Danger Zone is between 41-135☏.

Cold food should be kept at 41☏ or lower.

They offer greater durability than a freezer and are available in multiple sizes, allowing you to choose which works best for your operation.

Insulated boxes are another safe option to transport frozen meat.

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These are ideal for transporting full pallets of frozen meat. They provide extra structure with access on all sides.

Like a freezer blanket, pallet covers are water-resistant and insulated.

Freezer blankets are available for purchase at Second Harvest. A freezer blanket is a water-resistant, insulated shell that is used to cover frozen food during transportation.

A freezer blanket is essential if you aren’t using a freezer truck or cooler to transport frozen meats.

It is important to follow the transportation and distribution precautions below to ensure your clients receive food that is safe to eat. Meat, poultry and egg products are particularly vulnerable to rapid bacterial growth due to their moisture and pH levels, and high protein content. Working with frozen meat can be challenging during hot summer months. In the coming years, we will continue to expand our reach and strive to make our community healthier by feeding hope, fighting hunger and fueling health.Written by Rachel Stankiewitch, Carson Newman University Food and Nutrition Intern

Individuals exercise choice in food selection.

All types of food can fit in a balanced diet.

The nutrition position statement of Second Harvest Food Bank incorporates the following concepts: Through nutrition education and the distribution of nutrient-rich foods, we strive to feed the hungry, help them make healthier food choices and positively impact the health of Central Floridians. Knowing this, we choose not to reject food and beverage donations based on nutrient quality. We believe that all types of food can fit within a healthy diet and we understand that every individual we serve has food preferences. Our warehouses receive a wide range of food products varying in nutritional value every day. Because that means more than simply providing calories, we strive to solicit, obtain and distribute as many nutrient-rich foods as possible.

This is the healing and restorative power of food that you make possible.Īt Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, we are working to close the meal gap every day. I love them all and have learned to cook new dishes too.” “I didn’t know there were so many different kinds of squash. “Everything is something I can - and should - eat,” explains Robin. She also receives fresh produce, which is her favorite. Inside the boxes, she finds low-sodium beans, brown rice, and other pantry staples that help build complete meals.

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When she opens the door, she exclaims, “Thank you, so much!” even if the delivery driver has already continued on his route. Through Second Harvest’s Bring Hope Home program, Robin receives perishable and nonperishable food delivered to her doorstep. She looks forward to special deliveries twice a month thanks to you. She doesn’t drive due to a disability, and she can only afford a few groceries on her limited income. “To be honest, I usually don’t have much left after paying for medications and rent,” she explains. Your support of Second Harvest Food Bank helps increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats, and dairy products to provide well-rounded meals for our neighbors facing difficult financial choices, like Robin. This approach might keep food in the pantry, but it can lead to chronic, diet-related diseases. Unfortunately, kids, families, and seniors trying to stretch a limited budget often remove fresh, healthy food from their shopping carts replacing them with calorie-dense and nutritionally-deficient foods. Food is directly related to health and well-being, whether it’s a butternut squash or a hamburger.

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