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Second Harvest of the Big Bend opens 28,000-square-foot expansion after major capital campaign
Second Harvest of the Big Bend opened a 28,000-square-foot addition to its Tallahassee headquarters on September 24. WFSU reported that the project followed a capital campaign that raised $13 million, with additional support from the Florida Legislature. Food-bank leaders said the expanded facility will accommodate more volunteers and increase the organization’s ability to handle and distribute food across its 16-county service area.
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Donor relevance
Why this matters
The completed project is a significant operational and fundraising achievement that may expand volunteer capacity, food handling and regional hunger-relief services. It also gives donors a concrete result from a multiyear capital campaign.
Attribution
Who reported or established this
WFSU independently reported the opening, campaign amount, facility size and statements from current and former organizational leaders.
Evidence limits
What remains unverified
No Halo has not independently audited the campaign proceeds, final project cost or future increases in food distribution and beneficiary outcomes. The expansion’s long-term operating costs and measured impact remain to be established.
Right of reply
Organization response
Organization leaders said the addition provides dedicated volunteer space, allows more volunteers to work at once and should improve the food bank’s ability to serve communities across 16 North Florida counties.
Classification
How No Halo records this event
Event type: Operational Expansion. Current state: Resolved. No Halo preserves the current procedural state rather than treating every mention as a finding.
Published September 25, 2026 · Last verified September 28, 2026. See an error or a later outcome? Submit a correction or right of reply.