Michel’le Snell grew up with her grandmother and the two spent many days in the kitchen making family recipes. But when her grandmother’s house was foreclosed, Michel’le and her three daughters had to find a new place to live. With…
Category: Stories of Hope and Courage
1 in 6 Central Floridians are struggling with the reality of hunger and food insecurity. Here are some of their stories.
Soline Dulcio was recognized as the Top Student at last fall’s Culinary Training Program graduation. Originally from Haiti, Soline struggled with depression and unemployment before applying to the program. Today she is employed full-time at the Walt Disney World Swan…
It has been almost two years since Shandra completed the Second Harvest Culinary Training Program. You might recall that before entering the Culinary Training Program, she was an assistant manager at a convenience store, but that her family still struggled…
With reports that the economy is strong, it can be difficult to comprehend why 42 million Americans continue to receive support from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), often called food stamps. According to USDA, most SNAP recipients who can…
For many seniors today a relaxing retirement is an unattainable dream. According to Generations United, about 2.5 million grandparents are responsible for their grandchildren’s needs, like Anita. She is a resident of Orlando’s Washington Park neighborhood and cares for four…
The rock musical Rent asks, “How do you measure a year?” One year after graduating from Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s Culinary Training Program, Susan Anderson measures her year in three words: Courage. Discipline. Confidence. Anderson originally…