About Us

More than a pantry. A community.

One Heart for Women and Children is more than a food pantry. We connect Central Florida families with food, family essentials, health and wellness resources, nutrition and education, community resources, benefits navigation, classes, events, volunteer opportunities and pathways toward greater stability.

Mission

Ending Hunger. Building Community. Empowering Hope.

Food is where the relationship begins. One Heart connects Central Florida families with food, family essentials, health and wellness resources, nutrition and education, community resources, benefits navigation, classes, events, volunteer opportunities and pathways toward greater stability.

Vision

A Central Florida where every family thrives

We envision a community where no neighbor goes hungry, where families have access to the resources they need, and where hope is built through genuine relationship and lasting support.

Values

What guides us

Dignity

We meet every neighbor with respect and without judgment.

Relationship

Food is where the relationship begins — and it grows from there.

Community

Big change takes all of us, working together.

Hope

We create pathways toward a brighter, more stable future.

Nourishment

Fresh food and essentials are the foundation of wellbeing.

Stewardship

We are transparent and responsible with every gift.

History

Our story

One Heart for Women & Children began with a simple belief: that food is where the relationship begins. From a food pantry to a full community resource center, we've grown alongside the families we serve — adding family essentials, health and wellness, education, benefits navigation and more. (History content editable by staff.)

Community

Where we serve

Based at 2040 N. Rio Grande Ave., One Heart serves families across Central Florida through our pantry, mobile distributions, partner network and community programs.